After Rohit Sharma’s announcement to retire from Test cricket, a tribute was paid from all over the cricket world and the former was from Indian cricketer and 1983 World Cup winner Madan Lal. While showing Rohit’s contribution to Indian cricket, Madan Lal appreciated the experienced opener for his unique batting artistry and leadership qualities. “I have not seen a batsman like Rohit Sharma. He has entertained us a lot. No one can play, hook and pulling shots,” Madan Lal told Annie.
He admitted that staying away from Test cricket is not an easy decision, especially for Rohit’s caliber and a player.
He said, “The decision to retire is very personal. Sometimes it is difficult to make such a decision.”
Beyond his adventures with the bat, Lal also highlighted Rohit’s strategic skills and leadership influence.
The former all-rounder said, “Rohit Sharma has been the captain of the Indian team, and he has taken some very good decisions … he has contributed a lot to India’s victory.”
Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket on Wednesday, ending a famous chapter in his international career. The 38 -year -old batsman on Wednesday for sharing the news on Instagram, thanked the fans and reflected his longest visit to the game.
Rohit made his Test debut against the West Indies in November 2013 and represented India in the 67 Tests. He scored an average of 4,301 runs in 40.57 with 12 centuries and 18 fifties.
His highest score of 212 came in 2019 during a memorable home series against South Africa. He ended as the 16th largest run-run in India for the longest time.
He began his test trip in 2013 with a memorable 177 against the West Indies at Eden Garden, Kolkata.
Despite immense promises and some great knocks, ‘Hitman’ initially struggled to strengthen himself as a top-lover batsman in the long format, especially in tourism away from home. From 2013-18, Rohit played just 27 Tests, scored 1,585 runs at an average of 39.63, with 10 centuries and 10 fifties in 47 innings.
His best score was 151. The right -handed batsman fought away from home, especially in testing of South Africa, England, New Zealand and South Africa (Army) countries. Success in these countries is often considered the identity of a great Indian batsman.
Rohit’s dominance at home was unmatched, scored 2,535 runs on an average of 51.73 in 34 tests, with eight fifty in 10 centuries and 55 innings. However, his struggles were evident in foreign conditions, where he scored 1,644 runs in an average 31.01 tests of 31.01, with 10 centuries and 10 fifties in 57 innings.
At neutral locations, he depicted in two tests, scoring 122 runs at an average of 30.50, with the best of 43.
His best moment abroad came to England in the 2021-22 Pataudi Trophy, where he emerged as India’s lead run-goldter, scoring 368 runs in four trials at an average of 52.57. The series included a memorable knock of 127, which was their only century in the Army (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) countries.
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