🏏 All About Rohit Sharma Test Journey
Rohit Sharma, one of India’s most graceful batters, has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect. The announcement came via his Instagram story, putting an end to a red-ball career that spanned more than a decade. From a sensational debut at Eden Gardens in 2013 to leading the team in his final Test at the MCG in 2024, Rohit’s journey has been one of transformation, resilience, and brilliance.
🎓 Test Debut: Eden Gardens, 2013
Rohit made his long-awaited Test debut on November 6, 2013, against West Indies at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. It was a dream debut:
✅ Debut Innings Performance
- Score: 177 (301 balls)
- Dismissal: lbw b Permaul
- Strike Rate: 58.80
His 177 remains one of the highest scores by an Indian debutant and set the tone for his red-ball career.
🏟️ Final Test: Melbourne Cricket Ground, 2024
Rohit’s final appearance came in the iconic Boxing Day Test against Australia at the MCG, beginning December 26, 2024. Leading the team, he faced a challenging pitch and a fiery Aussie attack.
🧾 Final Test Performances
1st Innings:
- Score: 35 (60 balls)
- Dismissal: (c) Boland b Cummins
- Strike Rate: 60.00
2nd Innings:
- Score: 9 (40 balls)
- Dismissal: c Mitchell Marsh b Cummins
- Strike Rate: 22.50
Despite a modest outing, Rohit’s leadership and experience remained invaluable to the side.
📊 Rohit Sharma’s Test Career in Numbers
Batting Summary
- Matches: 67
- Innings: 116
- Runs: 4,302
- Highest Score: 212
- Average: 40.58
- Strike Rate: 57.08
- Centuries: 12
- Double Centuries: 1
- Fifties: 18
- Fours: 473
- Sixes: 88
Rohit transitioned from a middle-order batter to a successful opener, often standing tall in home and away conditions.
🧪 Brief Bowling Contributions
Though rarely used, Rohit occasionally bowled off-spin:
- Wickets: 2
- Best Bowling: 1/26
- Balls Bowled: 383
- Bowling Average: 112.00
🔚 Closing the Chapter
With this retirement, Rohit ends his journey in the longest format. He previously retired from T20Is after the 2024 T20 World Cup, and now confirms he will continue playing only in the ODI format.
🏆 A Journey of Grace and Grit
Rohit’s Test journey was a testament to his ability to adapt, evolve, and lead. From a commanding debut century to opening in foreign conditions and scoring a double ton, he has left an enduring legacy in Indian cricket’s red-ball history.
BREAKING: Rohit Sharma Retires from Test Cricket with Immediate Effect
