Rohit Sharma Announced Retirement from Test Cricket, Will Continue to play for ODIs

Rohit Sharma Announced Retirement from Test Cricket: After Indian captain Rohit Sharma retired from the Test format, former players and teams took to social media to thank the 38-year-old for his 12-year stint with the national team. Among the first to congratulate was the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), the governing body that helped Rohit reach new heights in his career. While MCA posted, "Mumbai Cha Raja Mumbai's king has retired from Test cricket. From bringing fast bowlers into the stands to leading with calm authority, Rohit Sharma's Test journey was worth watching, every roar of yours."

India head coach Gautam Gambhir posted on X after Rohit Sharma's retirement, writing, 'A master, a leader'.

A master, a leader & a gem! #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/C6RgU6P18n

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) May 7, 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said it was 'proud of the Hitman' BCCI posted, "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."

#RohitSharma took over Test captaincy in 2022 and led India to a 2-0 clean sweep over Sri Lanka in his first series as a captain.

He then led the team to a famous 2-1 series win over Australia in the 2022-23 Border-Gavaskar Trophy and a 4-1 series win over England in 2023-24.… pic.twitter.com/HMM1JbPAcx

— BCCI (@BCCI) May 7, 2025

Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant claimed that Rohit's influence will be felt in the Indian team's dressing room for many years to come.

Your presence and influence will always be felt in the dressing room. Lots of love, @rohitsharma45 bhai," Pant posted on Instagram.

Dhruv Jurel, who got a chance to make his Test debut under Rohit in the Test series against England in 2024, also wished the right-handed batsman on his retirement.

Always my first skipper 🇮🇳

Happy retirement, Rohit bhaiyya ❤️ pic.twitter.com/2jW0g8uR2N

— Dhruv Jurel (@dhruvjurel21) May 7, 2025

My first captain, happy retirement Rohit bhaiya," Jurel posted.

Rohit ended his Test career with 4,301 runs in 67 Tests at an average of 40.57, including 12 centuries and 18 fifties. He was appointed captain in 2022 after Virat Kohli resigned from captaincy. He also oversaw India's defeat in the 2023 WTC Final against Australia. "Congratulations @ImRo45 on your Test career. 2021 Test series in England will be remembered because of you. Do well in your next phase," Irfan Pathan posted.

Congratulations @ImRo45 on your test career. 2021 test series in England will be remembered for your heroics. Go well in your next phase. pic.twitter.com/FvOvuaV3Y9

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 7, 2025

End of an era! @ImRo45, your patience, grace and leadership in Test cricket will always remain a huge part of India's cricketing journey. Thanks for the memories, Captain! #RohitSharma," Parthiv Patel posted.

"Congratulations on a wonderful Test career, @ImRo45. You have made India proud. Best of luck for your ODI journey. God bless you," Amit Mishra posted.

Congratulations on a legendary Test career, @ImRo45. You’ve made India proud. All the best for your ODI journey. God bless you. #RohitSharma #IndianCricket #Cricket #BCCI #TestCricket pic.twitter.com/OJ9MNhOPch

— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) May 7, 2025

Rohit Sharma's IPL franchise, Mumbai Indians, also took time out to congratulate their most successful captain.

"Cap 280, Jersey 45, Out of Test cricket. It was a privilege to see you in the white jersey of India, Ro!," MI posted. Also Read: Bomb threat received during IPL match being played in Kolkata Also Read: Rishabh Pant lost captaincy, the biggest loss after getting 27 crores!