India skipper Rohit quits tests, to continue in ODIs
NEW DELHI :India captain Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from test cricket on Wednesday but said he will continue playing One-Day Internationals which have been his strong suit.
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Rohit Sharma has retired from Test cricket. The star batter announced the decision on Wednesday ahead of the Indian cricket team's Tour of England, that starts on June 20. Rohit, who till Wednesday was India's designated Test and ODI captain, was expected to lead the side in its upcoming Tour that consists five matches in the longest format. It will also be the start of India's campaign in the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. Ahead of the England tour, sources told NDTV that Rohit will be removed as Test captain of the Indian cricket team. Notably, under Rohit's leadership, India won the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy.
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