India batter Rohit Sharma had called time on his T20I career back in June 2024. The announcement had come right after India won the T20 World Cup. Virat Kohli first put curtains on his T20I career after the title win and Rohit followed him with a similar announcment.

MUMBAI, India — India captain Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from test cricket Wednesday ahead of the squad's upcoming tour of England. The 38-year-old Sharma added that he will continue representing India in one-day internationals.

Rohit Sharma's abrupt retirement from Test cricket has jolted Indian fans, leaving the team without its captain and most seasoned opener just weeks before a pivotal five-Test series starts in England.