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.

"Thank you for all the love and support over the years. I will continue to represent India in the ODI format," he posted on instagram with a picture of his Test cap.

The BCCI also confirmed that Rohit will continue to be the ODI captain.

"Thank you, Captain. End of an era in whites! ImRo45 bids adieu to Test cricket. He will continue to lead India in ODIs. We are proud of you, Hitman," BCCI posted on 'X'.

Thank you, Captain

End of an era in whites!@ImRo45 bids adieu to Test cricket. He will continue to lead India in ODIs.

We are proud of you, Hitman pic.twitter.com/azlpZFWdhn

India will have a new Test captain for the five-Test series in England starting June 20 with possible candidates being Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant. Bumrah captained the side in a couple of Tests during the tour of Australia.

As of now, Rahul and Gill are front-runners due to vice-captain Bumrah's recurrent fitness issues. Bumrah, though, can't be totally ruled out.

Rohit, the man who led India in four ICC tournament finals, winning two of them, is a bonafide legend in the ODIs with more than 11,000 runs and 32 centuries.

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