Rohit Sharma Retires from Test Cricket: A Legacy Celebrated

Rohit Sharma's Retirement Announcement

In a heartfelt farewell, Rohit Sharma, one of India's most accomplished Test captains, has announced his retirement from Test cricket. Known affectionately as the 'Hitman', Sharma led the Indian team to the World Test Championship Finals in 2023 and enjoyed an impressive unbeaten record at home as captain. His retirement follows recent speculation about his removal from the captaincy in the longest format of the game.

Tributes from the Cricketing Community

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed gratitude on social media, stating, "Thank you, Captain. End of an era in whites! Rohit Sharma bids adieu to Test cricket. He will continue to lead India in ODIs. We are proud of you, Hitman."

Thank you, Captain 🫡🫡 End of an era in whites! @ImRo45 bids adieu to Test cricket. He will continue to lead India in ODIs. We are proud of you, Hitman 🫡🫡

— BCCI (@BCCI) May 7, 2025

Franchises Pay Their Respects

Various IPL franchises took to social media to honor Sharma. The Mumbai Indians, his team in the IPL, remarked, "Cap 280, Jersey 45, bowing out from Test cricket. It was a privilege watching you in India whites, Ro!"

Cap 280 Jersey 45 Bowing out from Test cricket. 🫡 It was a privilege watching you in India whites, Ro! 🇮🇳

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 7, 2025

Chennai Super Kings also shared their sentiments, noting, "A leader who shaped a generation! Thank you for your stride in whites, Rohit. #19:29."

A leader who shaped a generation! Thank you for your stride in whites, Rohit! #RohitSharma #19:29 🦁💛

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 7, 2025

Punjab Kings expressed their admiration, stating, "45 on the back! Forever in our hearts! Thank you, RO!" They also shared a montage of Rohit's Test innings.

𝑺𝒂𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒋𝒂𝒈 𝒄𝒉𝒉𝒂𝒅𝒅 𝒌𝒆 𝒃𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒖 𝒉𝒊 𝒉𝒂𝒊 𝒄𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒂! 🥹#RohitSharma

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) May 7, 2025

Messages from Fellow Cricketers

Dhruv Jurel, a player for Rajasthan Royals, shared his retirement wishes on Instagram, calling Sharma his first captain. Rishabh Pant expressed his emotions, stating, "Your presence and impact will echo in that dressing room forever, much love."

Mayank Agarwal reflected on their shared experiences, saying, "The walks from the pavilion, the silent understanding between the 22 yards, the shared laughs in the dressing room, and the dominating mindset in the middle. Glad to have shared these memories in the whites with you."

The walks from the pavilion, the silent understanding between the 22 yards, the shared laughs in the dressing room, and the dominating mindset in the middle. Glad to have shared these memories in the whites with you @ImRo45 🫂#RohitSharma #TestCricket

— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) May 7, 2025

Reflections on Rohit's Test Career

Sports journalist Bharat Sundaresan commented on Rohit's Test career, noting, "An average of 40.57 in 67 Tests, mostly as opener during a tough period for Test openers worldwide, speaks of a good record for Rohit Sharma but still feels it was a largely unfulfilled Test career with regards to the promise it held before it started and also once it kicked off."

An average of 40.57 in 67 Tests, mostly as opener during a tough period for Test openers worldwide, speaks of a good record for Rohit Sharma but still feel it was a largely unfulfilled Test career with regards to the promise it held before it started & also once it kicked off

— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) May 7, 2025

Fan Reactions

A fan on social media praised Rohit's resurgence as a red-ball cricketer, stating, "One of the finest openers in this generation."