Rohit Sharma Retires from Test Cricket, Continues ODI Journey
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India's cricket captain, Rohit Sharma, has announced his retirement from Test cricket at the age of 38, but will continue to play in One-Day Internationals (ODIs). This decision follows his retirement from T20 Internationals after leading India to a World Cup victory. Sharma's Test career, which spanned 67 matches, saw him score 4,301 runs, but his performance in recent times led to his self-exclusion from a Test match. As India prepares for a series against England, the cricket board may look for a new captain, potentially not appointing fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah due to concerns over injury.
Key Points
Rohit Sharma, aged 38, retires from Test cricket but will continue playing ODIs.
Sharma had previously retired from T20 Internationals after winning the World Cup.
His Test career included 4,301 runs in 67 matches with an average of 40.57.
Recent poor form in Tests led Sharma to drop himself from a match against Australia.
Jasprit Bumrah, Sharma's deputy, may not be considered for full-time Test captaincy due to injury concerns.
India's next Test series is against England, starting in June 2025.
Sharma has been successful in ODIs, holding the record for the highest individual score in men's ODIs with 264 against Sri Lanka.
