Rohit Sharma Retires From Test Cricket: Sourav Ganguly, Anil Kumble and Other Members of Cricketing Fraternity Wishes Star Indian Cricketer on His Retirement

Mumbai, May 8: As Rohit Sharma called time on his illustrious Test career, tributes poured in from across the cricketing world. Former Indian captains, teammates, global legends, and governing bodies all took to social media to honour the India skipper for his contributions in the longest format of the game. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly lauded Rohit for his leadership and legacy. Fans React After Rohit Sharma Announces Retirement From Test Cricket Ahead of IND vs ENG 2025 Series.

As India and the cricketing world bid farewell to Rohit Sharma the Test cricketer, the outpouring of admiration highlighted the respect he earned through years of dedication, evolution, and impact in the longest form of the game.

Sourav Ganguly's Post

Anil Kumble, another former skipper and one of India's greatest match-winners, praised Rohit's evolution.

Anil Kumble's Tweet

South African legend AB de Villiers also paid tribute to Rohit's Test journey.

AB de Villiers' Post

Veteran Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara, who shared many key partnerships with Rohit, expressed his admiration for the outgoing Test captain.

Cheteshwar Pujara Instagram Post

The International Cricket Council (ICC) also paid tribute, posting on X.

ICC's Tweet

Young India cricketer Tilak Varma also shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, saying.

Tilak Varma Instagram Post

The 38-year-old batter took to Instagram on Wednesday to share the news, expressing gratitude to fans and reflecting on his journey in the longest format of the game. Rohit made his Test debut against the West Indies in November 2013 and went on to represent India in 67 Tests. He amassed 4,301 runs at an average of 40.57, with 12 centuries and 18 fifties.

His highest score of 212 came during a memorable home series against South Africa in 2019. He finishes as India's 16th-highest run-getter in the longest format. He kick-started his Test journey with a memorable 177 against the West Indies at Eden Gardens, Kolkata in 2013. Despite immense promise and some great knocks, the 'Hitman' initially struggled to solidify himself as a top-choice batter in the longer format, especially in tours away from home.

From 2013-18, Rohit played just 27 Tests, scoring 1,585 runs at an average of 39.63, with three centuries and 10 fifties in 47 innings. His best score was 151. The right-hander struggled away from home, particularly in testing South Africa, England, New Zealand and South Africa (SENA) countries.

Success in these nations is often considered a hallmark of a great Indian batter. Rohit's dominance at home was unmatched, having scored 2,535 runs in 34 Tests at an average of 51.73, with 10 centuries and eight fifties across 55 innings. Rohit Sharma Retires: Three Players Who Can Takeover Captaincy from Departing Indian Skipper Ahead of India vs England Series.

His struggles, however, were evident in overseas conditions, where he accumulated 1,644 runs in 31 Tests at an average of 31.01, with only two centuries and 10 fifties in 57 innings. At neutral venues, he featured in two Tests, scoring 122 runs at an average of 30.50, with a best of 43.

His finest moment overseas came in the 2021-22 Pataudi Trophy in England, where he emerged as India's leading run-getter, scoring 368 runs in four Tests at an average of 52.57. The series included a memorable knock of 127, his only century in the SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) countries.

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