Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently welcomed Indian cricket star Rohit Sharma to his official residence, Varsha, marking a special meeting that celebrated the cricketer’s illustrious Test career.
Fadnavis shared his thoughts on the meeting through his official X account, expressing both admiration and best wishes for Sharma, who recently announced his retirement from Test cricket.
“It as great to welcome, meet and interact with Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma at my official residence Varsha. I extended my best wishes to him on his retirement from Test cricket and for continued success in the next chapter of his journey!”
It was great to welcome, meet and interact with Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma at my official residence Varsha. I extended my best wishes to him on his retirement from Test cricket and for continued success in the next chapter of his journey!@ImRo45#Maharashtra #Mumbai… pic.twitter.com/G0pdzj6gQy
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) May 13, 2025
Hitman’s Remarkable Series
Rohit “Hitman” Sharma has stepped down from Test cricket, closing the curtain on an 11-year stint in which he played 67 games. He made his debut against West Indies in November 2013 and scored 4,301 runs with an average of 40.57. His ledger contains 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries, a career-high score of 212, which he achieved against South Africa in a standout home series in 2019. He finishes his red-ball career as India’s 16th-highest run-getter in the format.
Rohit’s Brilliant Test Beginning
Rohit’s Test career got off to a roar – a sheer 177 on debut at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens in 2013. Though there were glimpses of brilliance, Rohit lacked constancy early on, especially overseas. Between 2013 and 2018, he appeared in just 27 Tests, amassing 1,585 runs at a batting average of 39.63. In that period, he hit three centuries and 10 half-centuries, with a highest of 151. His inability to perform against overseas conditions – particularly in South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia – prevented him from finding a permanent place in the Test team.
That was altered in 2019 when he was elevated to opener for a home series against South Africa. He replied with twin centuries in Visakhapatnam, restoring his position in the side. Through 40 Tests in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC), Rohit accumulated 2,716 runs at an average of 41.15. His WTC career consists of nine centuries and eight fifties, with that historic 212 being his best. Among Indian batsmen, he’s the top run-getter and centurion of the WTC era and the 10th highest run-scorer overall in the championship.
Rohit also took India to the WTC final in 2023 against Australia in England, where the side came short. Through the ups and downs, his contribution – particularly in the second half of his Test career was tremendous and lasting.
