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. 

"I remember presenting you with your Test cap in 2013 at Eden Gardens and then standing with you on the balcony of Wankhede Stadium the other day - your journey has been a remarkable one.  From then to now, you have given your best to Indian cricket as a player and as a captain. Well done, Rohit, on your Test career, and best wishes for what lies ahead," Sacin wrote on X (Twitter).

I remember presenting you with your Test cap in 2013 at Eden Gardens and then standing with you on the balcony of Wankhede Stadium the other day - your journey has been a remarkable one.

From then to now, you have given your best to Indian cricket as a player and as a captain.… pic.twitter.com/PwoQiKGvUr

Even Rohit's long-term India and Mumbai teammate Ajinkya Rahane was shocked at Rohit's call. Caught in the heat of his IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders' must-win match against Chennai Super Kings here on Wednesday, Rahane was unaware of Rohit's retirement from Test cricket on the same day.

The veteran batter, who shares a close bond with Rohit from their Mumbai days, said he would reach out to him soon.

"Oh, is it? I just want to wish him the best. I thought he has done fantastically well in the Test format. I didn't know (about the retirement)," the KKR skipper said during the post-match media