Overview

• Rohit Sharma announced his immediate retirement from Test cricket on May 7, citing the honor of representing India in the format.
• The decision follows reports that the BCCI selection committee planned to remove him as Test captain due to poor recent performances.
• Rohit ends his Test career with 4,301 runs, 12 centuries, and an average of 40.57 across 67 matches, including a standout 212 against South Africa in 2019.
• India must appoint a new Test captain ahead of the five-match England series starting June 20, with Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, and Rishabh Pant as leading contenders.
• Rohit will continue as India’s ODI captain, focusing on upcoming tournaments, including the 2027 World Cup.