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India might want to appoint a brand new Test captain forward of this summer time’s blockbuster five-match sequence in opposition to England after Rohit Sharma introduced his retirement from the format.
Rohit bows out with 4,301 runs in 67 Checks at a good common of 40.57, having seen his place within the aspect come underneath rising scrutiny after amassing only one fifty in his final 15 innings.
In that interval, India’s 12-year unbeaten run on house soil was ended after a 3-0 whitewash defeat by New Zealand, whereas they misplaced the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Australia for the primary time in a decade.
It was an particularly galling journey Down Underneath both aspect of Christmas for Rohit, who missed the primary Check on paternity depart and the final, having amassed 31 runs in three matches in the course of the sequence.
After dropping himself for the sequence finale in Sydney as Australia claimed a 3-1 win, Rohit insisted he nonetheless had a future in Checks however the 38-year-old has now determined in any other case.
Rohit retired from T20 internationals after main India to World Cup glory within the Caribbean and United States final June whereas he presided over their Champions Trophy success in Dubai earlier this 12 months.
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He intends to proceed taking part in for India within the 50-over format however his three-year tenure accountable for the Check aspect after succeeding Virat Kohli is over.
Alongside an image of his Check cap, Rohit wrote in a submit on his Instagram story: “Howdy everybody I’d similar to to share that I’m retiring from Test cricket.
“It’s been an absolute honour to symbolize my nation in whites. Thanks for all of the love and help over time. I’ll proceed to symbolize India within the ODI format.”
Jasprit Bumrah is India’s vice-captain and deputised when Rohit was unavailable in Australia, so the quick bowler would be the red-hot favorite to succeed the opening batter.
India’s subsequent engagement is their Check sequence in opposition to England, which will get underneath method on Friday June 20 at Headingley and marks the beginning of each groups’ 2025-27 World Check Championship cycle.
The Board of Management for Cricket in India paid tribute to Rohit on X, saying: “Thanks, Captain. Finish of an period in whites! @ImRo45 bids adieu to Check cricket. He’ll proceed to steer India in ODIs. We’re happy with you, Hitman.”
