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What Prompted Rohit Sharma To Quit Test Cricket? Report Says This Call By Selectors

A legend of Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma, announced a shock decision to quit Test cricket on Wednesday. With the big announcement being made in the middle of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, many wondered what the conversation might have been between Rohit and the selection committee. It was being reported over the last few days that the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee has started the process of squad selection for the England tour. A conversation between Rohit, the coaches, and the selectors, hence, seems to have played a big role in the skipper quitting the red-ball format.

Jasprit Bumrah Snubbed As Report Names No. 1 Candidate To Replace Rohit Sharma As Test Skipper

Young batter Shubman Gill has emerged as the top contender to take Rohit Sharma's position as Test captain following the 38-year-old's retirement from the long-format, starting with the five-Test tour to England in June, reported ESPNCricinfo. Gill being named as Test captain looks inevitable, as it looks that Jasprit Bumrah, who led India in two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and picked up a record-breaking 32 wickets in five Tests, is likely to miss some Tests during the upcoming cycle for his workload management and preventing injuries, as per ESPNCricinfo.

"Who Are These People...": Gautam Gambhir Rubbishes Rift Rumours With Rohit Sharma In Style

India men's cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir recently slammed the "experts" and some Youtubers for spreading fake news about his rift with skipper Rohit Sharma. Gambhir, who is mostly in the headlines for his serious and no-nonsense nature, coached the Indian team which lifted the Champions Trophy in March this year. However, some reports recently emerged which hinted that relations between Rohit and the team management have been strained ever-since India's defeat in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.

Rohit Sharma Blasts Indian Commentators, Calls Them 'Agenda-Driven'

One of the most likeable cricketers in the game, yet Rohit Sharma hasn't been immune to criticism by pundits, former cricketers, or journalists. The India ODI captain has even been a part of some fiery press conferences, especially since taking over the role of a skipper in the national team. In the final phase of his career, Rohit pointed out a big change that he has seen in the way the business of cricket is being run. In an interview, the 38-year-old highlighted how the 'masala' has taken over 'pure cricket' in modern times.

"I Will Call Him": Ajinkya Rahane 'Shocked' By Rohit Sharma's Test Retirement

Busy with the Kolkata Knight Riders' Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign, skipper Ajinkya Rahane was taken aback when informed that his Mumbai mate Rohit Sharma has announced retirement from Test cricket. The decision from Rohit came as Rahane was preparing for KKR's league clash against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Speaking to the media after the game, Rahane came to know of Rohit's decision to quit, and the KKR skipper admitted being "shocked". Rahane didn't believe he was hearing such news and said that he would give Rohit a call once he was back in the dressing room.

"He Is A Great Player...": Sourav Ganguly On Rohit Sharma's Retirement From Test Cricket

On Team India skipper Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test Cricket, Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly said, "He is a great player for India, but someone has to leave the game. My best wishes to him.

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Playing 2027 World Cup "Will Depend On...": Gautam Gambhir's Big Statement

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli "should be a part of the Indian team till they are performing", head coach Gautam Gambhir said on Tuesday, claiming that he will have no role in deciding whether the two senior batters are picked for the upcoming Test tour of England. The chatter around Kohli, 36, is not particularly high-decibel, but there are questions on his future too. "First things first, a coach's job isn't selecting the team. It is the job of selectors to select. The coach only selects the 11 who will play a match. Neither those who coached before me were selectors nor am I a selector," Gambhir, who was speaking at the ABP News' 'India At 2047' Summit, tried to steer clear of commenting on the fortunes of the senior players.

Ex BCCI Official Blasts Rohit Sharma Retirement Narrative, Asks Tough Question

Rohit Sharma on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect, ending the relentless speculation surrounding his future in the longest format and leaving India in need of a new captain for the upcoming five-match series against England. Having already retired from T20 Internationals after leading India to the World Cup trophy last year, the 38-year-old Rohit will now only be seen captaining the national team in the ODI format. "Hello everyone, I would just like to share that I am retiring from Test cricket. It's been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites.

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What Prompted Rohit Sharma To Quit Test Cricket? Report Says This Call By Selectors

Jasprit Bumrah Snubbed As Report Names No. 1 Candidate To Replace Rohit Sharma As Test Skipper

"Who Are These People...": Gautam Gambhir Rubbishes Rift Rumours With Rohit Sharma In Style

Rohit Sharma Blasts Indian Commentators, Calls Them 'Agenda-Driven'

"I Will Call Him": Ajinkya Rahane 'Shocked' By Rohit Sharma's Test Retirement

"He Is A Great Player...": Sourav Ganguly On Rohit Sharma's Retirement From Test Cricket

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Playing 2027 World Cup "Will Depend On...": Gautam Gambhir's Big Statement

Ex BCCI Official Blasts Rohit Sharma Retirement Narrative, Asks Tough Question