Rohit Sharma Announces His Retirement from Test Cricket.
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Rohit Gurunath Sharma, one of India’s most celebrated cricketers, officially announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 7, 2025. The decision, effective immediately, came after a string of lackluster performances. Despite stepping away from red-ball cricket, Rohit confirmed he would continue playing in One Day Internationals (ODIs) for India.
- Rohit made a memorable Test debut in 2013 against the West Indies at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, scoring 177 runs—then the second-highest score on Test debut by an Indian. His calm temperament and stroke-making ability made him a valuable middle-order batsman initially, before transitioning into an opener later in his career.
- Over a span of 12 years, Rohit played 67 Test matches, scoring 4,301 runs at an average of 40.57. His record includes 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries, with a personal best of 212 runs against South Africa in Ranchi in 2019. He was especially dominant on home soil and known for converting starts into big scores.
- Rohit sharma took over India’s Test captaincy in February 2022 and led the team in 24 matches, securing 12 wins, mostly at home. His leadership style was marked by composure, strategic field placements, and efficient use of bowlers, although overseas success was limited.
Main Point :- (i) Rohit Sharma holds the world record for the highest individual score in ODI cricket — a stunning 264 runs against Sri Lanka in 2014. He is also the only cricketer to have scored three ODI double centuries, showcasing his dominance in the 50-over format. As of May 2025, he continues to be a crucial part of India’s ODI setup.
(ii) Under his captaincy, India won the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, cementing his status as a successful white-ball captain. Post the T20 World Cup 2024 win, he retired from T20 Internationals. As of May 2025, Rohit ranks 3rd in the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings, following Shubman Gill and Babar Azam.
(iii) Rohit was conferred the Arjuna Award in 2015 and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2020, recognizing his excellence in Indian sports. Beyond cricket, since 2018, he has served as the brand ambassador of WWF India’s Rhino Conservation Initiative, reflecting his commitment to wildlife preservation.
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