Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test Cricket

In what seems to be a sudden and shocking piece of news for the Indian cricket fans, the batting stalwart and India’s Test skipper, Rohit Sharma, announced his retirement from Test cricket, which is effective immediately. Sharma took to his Instagram to share a story, announcing his retirement from the longest format of the game.

“Hello everyone, I would just like to share that I am retiring from Test cricket. It’s been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites. Thank you for all the love and support over the years. I will continue to represent India in the ODI format,” wrote Rohit Sharma in his recent Instagram story while announcing his retirement.

Here’s a look at Rohit Sharma’s Instagram story:

Earlier in the same line of developments, BCCI’s panel of national selectors had decided to remove Rohit Sharma from the Test captaincy of Team India, and is aiming to appoint a new captain for India’s tour of England, starting next month.  

BCCI backed selectors’ decision to remove Rohit Sharma from Test captaincy

Meanwhile, a report in the Indian Express learns that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also stood with the decision of the selectors. Meanwhile, the report also understood that the batting stalwart will still be there in India’s plans for the ODI cricket.

“The selectors’ thought process is clear. They want a new leader for the England tour, and Rohit doesn’t fit in as a captain, especially considering his red-ball form. They want to groom a young leader for the next Test cycle, and the selection committee has informed the BCCI that Rohit won’t lead the team,” said a BCCI source to the Indian Express.

Furthermore, the BCCI source was also asked about the Board’s plans for the stalwarts like Virat Kohli.

“Till the time they are performing, they should be a part of the team. When you start and when you end is your individual decision. No coach, no selector, no BCCI can tell you when you should call it quits. If you perform, then why 40, you can jolly well play till 45, who’s stopping you?” he said.