Rohit Sharma announced a shock test retirement as Sachin Tendulkar’s tear-fasting post

Rohit Sharma’s test retirement sent a wave of shock to everyone in the cricketing fraternity. India’s captains looked ready to lead the troops on the tour of England, but as soon as the conversation began around the selection of the team for the series, Rohit dropped a bomb leaving the red-ball format. As Rohit exits as a great game, even in whites, the mythical Sachin Tendulkar shared an emotional position as a tribute to the 38 -year -old.

“I remember at the Eden Gardens in 2013, you were introduced with your Test cap and then standing with you on the balcony of the Wankhed Stadium on the second day – your journey has been a notable. Since then, you have given Indian cricket as a player as a player and as a captain.

I remember that you present with your Test cap at Eden Gardens in 2013 and then standing with you on the balcony of the Wankhed Stadium on the second day – your journey has been a notable.

Since then, you have given the best to Indian cricket as a player and as a captain. pic.twitter.com/pwoqikgvur

– Sachin Tendulkar (@Sachin_RT) May 8, 2025

Even Rohit’s long -term India and Mumbai team partner Ajinkya Rahane was surprised by Rohit’s call. His IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders were caught to win the match against Chennai Super Kings here on Wednesday, Rahen was unaware of Rohit’s retirement from Test cricket on the same day.

An experienced batsman, who shares a close bond with Rohit from his Mumbai days, said he would soon reach him.

KKR Skipar said during the post -match media interaction after the loss of two wickets to Chennai Super Kings at the Aden Garden, “Oh, this is this? I just want to wish him all the best.

He said, “I am really surprised. I didn’t know he retired in the test format. But I just wanted to wish him all the best,” he said.

Rahane, 36,, a very appreciated test specialist, who has been out of favor for two years, refused to leave his dream of returning to the national set-up.

Rahane appreciated Rohit’s development as a red ball cricketer and his aggressive mentality on top of the order.

“Whatever their plans are, they have really performed well, improving their game as a test batsman. He launched his career 5-6 and then opened the innings,” Rahene said.

“I felt that the way he was suited to that opening slot was amazing to see. He always wanted to take the bowlers, wanted to play with freedom. And that’s what he wanted to do as well as other players, to play with freedom.” 38 -year -old Rohit declared his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect, ending the career of the red ball that began in 2013.

With PTI input