New Delhi: Rohit Sharma announced on Wednesday his retirement from the test cricket with immediate effect, ending persistent speculation surrounding his future in the longest format. Its release leaves India in search of a new leader before the five test series against England from June 20.Having already farewell to T20 Internationals after driving India as the World Cup last year, the 38 -year -old will now be seen that the captain of the national team in ODI format.Rohit ended his test career as one of India’s most reliable strikers in the second half of his trip. He scored 4301 points in 67 tests, including 12 centuries and 18 fifty, with an average of 40.57.“Hello everyone. I would just like to share that I retire from the test cricket. It was an absolute honor to represent my country in whites,” posted Rohit on social networks.
“Thank you for all love and support over the years. I will continue to represent India in the ODI format,” he added.In a recent interview with journalist Vimal Kumar, Rohit spoke of his trip and the doubts he once had on the head of India.
“Haan Mujhe Laga Aise. Kabhi Kabhi Hota Hai Sabko Young captain Chahiye Hota Hai. Jo 10 Saal, 15 Saal Captain Kare Toh Mujhe Aise Laga Ki Abb Mujhe Na Mile. But I am eternally grateful Ki Mujhe Mauka Mila [Yes, that’s what I felt. Sometimes everyone wants a young captain—someone who can lead for 10 to 15 years. So I thought maybe I won’t get the opportunity. But I’m forever grateful that I did]”Said Rohit.
Rohit who withdraws, the BCCI will now have to appoint a new test captain. As things arise, Shubman Gill seems to be the favorite.“Mujhe bhi pata hai May 10 Saal Captain Nahi Kar Sakta Hun. But Jo Bhi Time Mujhe Milega, I have to take advantage of it. [I also know I can’t captain for 10 years. But whatever time I do get, I have to make the most of it. No matter what, I have to bring out my full potential]”, He added.
Rohit did not go to Australia for the first test in Perth last year due to the birth of her second child. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Kl Rahul opened the sleeves in the absence.Upon his return for the second test, Rohit beat the command before recovering the opening of the opening in the day after Christmas in Melbourne. He then dropped for the Sydney test.India won the opening test for this series under the captain of Bumrah, but finally lost the Border-Gavaskar trophy. Earlier, under the post of Captain of Rohit, India also underwent a 0-3 brush in a series of home tests against New Zealand.
