Rohit Sharma Silences Retirement Rumors After Champions Trophy Heroics!
Rohit Sharma, India's cricket captain, has recently announced his retirement from Test cricket at the age of 38, while continuing to play in One-Day Internationals (ODIs). This decision comes ahead of India's five-match Test series against England, scheduled to begin on June 20 in Leeds. Rohit had been experiencing a decline in form, averaging just 10.93 in the past year, which led to selectors preparing to replace him as captain. Despite this, he chose to step down voluntarily, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to represent India in Test cricket.
Earlier, in June 2024, Rohit announced his retirement from Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) following India's victory in the T20 World Cup against South Africa. He stated that it was the right time to say goodbye to the format, having achieved his goal of winning the World Cup.
Despite these retirements, Rohit remains a key player in ODIs, where he holds the record for the highest individual score (264) and is the only player with three double centuries. He led India to the final of the 2023 World Cup and a Champions Trophy win earlier this year. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) acknowledged his contribution, calling it the end of an era.
Rohit's decision to retire from Test and T20I formats while continuing in ODIs reflects his commitment to the team's success and his desire to contribute in formats where he feels he can still make a significant impact.
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