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Reactions pour in as Rohit Sharma announces Test retirement

The experienced India campaigner has called time after 67 matches in whites.

Having led India to the World Test Championship Final in 2023, Rohit Sharma announced his decision to retire from the longest format of the game on Instagram.

Rohit stated: “Hello everyone, I would like to share that I am retiring from Test cricket. "It’s been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites. Thank you for all the love and support over the years. I will continue to represent India in the ODI format.”

Following the 38-year-old veteran batter’s decision to call time on his Test career, reactions have been pouring in from across the cricketing world.

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah congratulated Rohit on a 'commendable' Test career.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir had high praise for the Indian skipper and his legacy.

Wicket-keeper-batter Rishabh Pant praised Rohit's positive aura in the Indian dressing room.

Legendary Indian spinner Anil Kumble said Rohit improved his game with every Test outing.

Long-time teammate Kuldeep Yadav said he learnt so much from Rohit during his career.

Former teammate Yuvraj Singh made mention of Rohit's longevity at the top.

Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal said it was an honour to play alongside the experienced right-hander.

Mayank Agarwal, who had partnered with Rohit to amass five centuries together against South Africa - a record for most centuries scored by Indian openers in a Test series - back in 2019, recalled his memories with the veteran batter.

Dhruv Jurel, who made his Test debut under Rohit in February 2024, chipped in with wishes for his 'first skipper'.

Former India wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel termed Rohit's departure as the 'end of an era'.

Former India pacer RP Singh hailed Rohit's 'immeasurable' contribution to Indian cricket as a player and a leader.

Former India leggie Amit Mishra also acknowledged Rohit's decade-long career in whites.

Former India pacer Munaf Patel praised Rohit's achievements in the longest format of the game.

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan reminisced Sharma’s exploits in England, while wishing him good luck for the future.

Legendary commentator Harsha Bhogle acknowledged Rohit's contribution as a skipper and batter for India.

The retirement news travelled quickly around the world, with a host of former foes on the field taking to social media to show their appreciation to Rohit.

With 67 Test matches under his belt, Rohit amassed 4,301 runs, which included 12 hundreds and 18 half-centuries. The 38-year-old was also part of the India squad across two ICC World Test Championship Finals in 2021 and 2023. Rohit was also named in the ICC Test Team of the Year in 2021.

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