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"Rohit Sharma's Days As Test Opener Were Over": Ex-India Star's Sensational Claim

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has made a massive claim on social media, days after star player Rohit Sharma called time on his Test career. Manjrekar took to X, formerly Twitter, to highlight the recent performance of Rohit, who served as an opening batter for India in the format for around six years before calling it quits. The right-handed batter, who remains active in ODI cricket, had a poor run of late in Tests. Focussing on that performance, Manjrekar said that Rohit's "days as Test opener were over".

'Retired On Social Media...': Ex-Teammate Slams BCCI For Not Giving Farewell To Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket on social media, following reports that he wouldn't captain India in their upcoming five-match away Test series against England in June. It drew the curtains on a career of 67 Tests, out of which he led in 24, and even took India to a World Test Championship (WTC) final. Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has expressed his surprise at the fact that Rohit announced his retirement on social media, and is not going to get a farewell Test.

"Not Easy Being...": Anil Kumble Wants This Player To Lead India In Upcoming England Test Series

Rohit Sharma called time on his Test career on Wednesday. It was a surprising announcement by the right-handed batter, who was the Test captain of the side by the last series that India played in the format. Rohit's retirement leaves a big void that the Indian cricket team needs to fill. Not only the batter, but India need a captain as well to replace him in the format. The side begins its World Test Championship campaign with a five-match series against England on latter's home soil, starting June 20. While the selection committee is yet to reveal who would be the leader during the outing, former India player Anil Kumble feels that the team should go ahead with Jasprit Bumrah.

"Absolute Inspiration": Shubman Gill's Heartfelt Post As Rohit Sharma Retires From Test Cricket

India opener and ODI vice-captain Shubman Gill on Thursday said he will forever remember the lessons that he learnt from Rohit Sharma who has announced retirement from Test cricket. Rohit called time on his Test career on Wednesday with a little more than a month remaining for India's tour of England, which will be their first assignment of the World Test Championship's (WTC) 2025-2027 cycle. The 25-year-old Gill, who is widely believed to be a frontrunner for the role of India's next Test captain, said in a social media post that Rohit has been an "inspiration" for his teammates and opponents alike.

BCCI Clarifies Stand On Rohit Sharma's Sudden Retirement: "We Do Not Put Any Pressure..."

Rohit Sharma retiring from Test cricket was a personal decision and there was no pressure put on him by the BCCI to take that call, its vice-president Rajeev Shukla said on Thursday. Rohit announced his retirement on Wednesday ahead of the five-match Test series in England beginning on June 20. "As far as Rohit Sharma's retirement from Test cricket is concerned, he has made his own decision. It is our policy that the players who take the decision of retirement — we do not put any pressure on them, nor do we suggest anything, nor do we say anything,” Shukla told PTI Videos.

Sachin Tendulkar's Tear-Jerking Post As Rohit Sharma Announces Shock Test Retirement

Rohit Sharma's Test retirement sent a wave of shock all across the cricketing fraternity. The India captain looked set to be leading the troops on the tour of England, but just as conversations around team selection for the series began, Rohit dropped a bomb by quitting the red-ball format. As Rohit bows out as a great of the game, even in the whites, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar shared an emotional post, as a tribute for the 38-year-old.

After Rohit Sharma's Sudden Test Retirement, Sourav Ganguly Says: "BCCI's Work Is To Support..."

Rohit Sharma on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing an end to a celebrated chapter in his international career. The 38-year-old batter took to Instagram on Wednesday to share the news, expressing gratitude to fans and reflecting on his journey in the longest format of the game. Former India captain and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly made an interesting observation after Rohit's retirement from the longest format.

"The Way He captained...": Kapil Dev On Rohit Sharma's Test Retirement

Very few in India can claim to have played cricket and captained the national team like Rohit Sharma, said legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev after the batting maestro announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect. The 38-year-old was India's most prolific Test batter in the second half of his career, scoring 4301 runs in 67 Tests with 12 hundreds and 18 half centuries at an average of 40.57. "He did a wonderful job, played good cricket. Over the period of time, the way he conducted himself, the way he captained and most importantly the way he played his cricket — because in India, very few played cricket like this," said Kapil in an exclusive interview with PTI videos.

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"Rohit Sharma's Days As Test Opener Were Over": Ex-India Star's Sensational Claim

'Retired On Social Media...': Ex-Teammate Slams BCCI For Not Giving Farewell To Rohit Sharma

"Not Easy Being...": Anil Kumble Wants This Player To Lead India In Upcoming England Test Series

"Absolute Inspiration": Shubman Gill's Heartfelt Post As Rohit Sharma Retires From Test Cricket

BCCI Clarifies Stand On Rohit Sharma's Sudden Retirement: "We Do Not Put Any Pressure..."

Sachin Tendulkar's Tear-Jerking Post As Rohit Sharma Announces Shock Test Retirement

After Rohit Sharma's Sudden Test Retirement, Sourav Ganguly Says: "BCCI's Work Is To Support..."

"The Way He captained...": Kapil Dev On Rohit Sharma's Test Retirement