Rohit Sharma, one among India cricket’s most iconic figures, has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket. Regardless of making his ODI debut in 2007, it wasn’t till 2013 that he earned his maiden Check cap. On Wednesday, Rohit took to social media to verify the top of his journey within the longest format, bringing the curtains down on a decade-long red-ball profession marked by each aptitude and fortitude.
A Check profession that started late however flourished
Rohit made a memorable Check debut in opposition to the West Indies at Eden Gardens in November 2013, the place he struck a powerful 177. Over the subsequent decade, he developed from a middle-order bat to a dependable Check opener. In 67 Check appearances, Rohit amassed 4,301 runs at a median of 40.57, registering 12 centuries and 18 fifties, with a career-best rating of 212.
- At dwelling, Rohit was prolific, scoring 2,535 runs at a outstanding common of 51.73, together with 10 centuries.
- Abroad, nevertheless, his returns have been modest: 1,644 runs in 31 Checks at a median of 31.01.
- He additionally added 122 runs at impartial venues (WTC finals).
The writing was on the wall through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia, the place Rohit’s kind dipped alarmingly. After lacking the primary Check, he returned for the second however by no means seemed comfy. Within the sequence, Rohit accrued solely 31 runs throughout 5 innings, averaging simply 6.20, the bottom common for any touring captain in a Check sequence in Australia. The sharp decline in kind served as a grim reminder that age and reflexes have been starting to catch up.
Rohit was entrusted with the Check captaincy following Virat Kohli’s departure and led India in 24 Checks, registering 12 wins, 9 losses, and three attracts. As a captain, he scored 1,254 runs at 30.58, together with 4 centuries and 4 half-centuries. Whereas he guided India by means of some key transitional phases, his stint was marred by accidents, inconsistent abroad performances, and mounting stress from rising younger skills.
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Rohit Sharma’s check centuries for India
Right here’s a take a look at Rohit’s 12 Check a whole lot, a testomony to his class and flexibility:
1) 177 vs West Indies
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- House/Away: House
- Date: 6 November 2013
- Consequence: India Received
2) 111 not out vs West Indies
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- House/Away: House
- Date: 14 November 2013
- Consequence: India Received
3) 102 not out vs Sri Lanka
- Venue: Nagpur
- House/Away: House
- Date: 24 November 2017
- Consequence: India Received
4) 176 vs South Africa
- Venue: Visakhapatnam
- House/Away: House
- Date: 2 October 2019
- Consequence: India Received
5) 127 vs South Africa
- Venue: Visakhapatnam
- House/Away: House
- Date: 2 October 2019
- Consequence: India Received
6) 212 vs South Africa
- Venue: Ranchi
- House/Away: House
- Date: 19 October 2019
- Consequence: India Received
7) 161 vs England
- Venue: Chennai
- House/Away: House
- Date: 13 February 2021
- Consequence: India Received
8) 127 vs England
- Venue: The Oval, London
- House/Away: Away
- Date: 2 September 2021
- Consequence: India Received
9) 120 vs Australia
- Venue: Nagpur
- House/Away: House
- Date: 9 February 2023
- Consequence: India Received
10) 103 vs West Indies
- Venue: Roseau
- House/Away: Away
- Date: 12 July 2023
- Consequence: India Received
11) 131 vs England
- Venue: Rajkot
- House/Away: House
- Date: 15 February 2024
- Consequence: India Received
12) 103 vs England
- Venue: Dharamshala
- House/Away: House
- Date: 7 March 2024
- Consequence: India Received
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