After the retreat of the Indian skipper Rohit Sharma in the test format, the former players and the teams all rushed on social networks to thank the 38 -year -old man for his 12 -year term in the national team. Among the first believers, there was the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), the director who helped Rohit to grow up to new heights in his career. “Mumbai Cha Raja (The King of Mumbai) hangs up his test whites. To draw quick quisors in the stands to direct with a calm authority – the test course of Rohit Sharma was worth each watch, each roar, each ascent,” posted the MCA.
The Cricket Control Council in India (BCCI) said it was “ proud of the Hitman ”
“Thank you, captain. End of an era in the Whites! @ Imro45 bids goodbye to test the cricket. He will continue to direct India in the Odi. We are proud of you, Hitman,” posted BCCI.
Thank you, captain 🫡🫡
End of an era in whites!@ Imro45 Bids goodbye to test cricket. He will continue to direct India in the ODIs.
We are proud of you, Hitman 🫡🫡 pic.twitter.com/azlpzfwdhn
– BCCI (@bcci) May 7, 2025
The drummer at the counter of India Rishabh Pant said that the impact of Rohit Echo in the locker room of the Indian team for the years to follow.
“Your presence and impact resonate in this cloakroom forever. Lots of love, @ rohitsharma45 bhai,” said Pant on Instagram.
Dhruv Jurel, who received his debut in the Rohit test in the 2024 test series against England also wished the right -handed striker a happy retirement.
“Always my first skipper, Happy withdrawn Rohit Bhaiya,” Jurel posted.
Rohit ended his test career with 4,301 points from 67 tests to an average of 40.57, including 12 centuries and 18 fifty. He was appointed captain in 2022 after Virat Kohli resigned from this role. He directed India in 24 tests, winning 12 and losing nine games. He also supervised the final defeat of India in 2023 in 2023 against Australia.
“Congratulations @ Imro45 for your test career. The 2021 test series in England will be remembered for your heroic. Go well in your next phase,” published Irfan Pathan.
“End of an era! @ Imro45, your grain, your grace and your leadership in the test cricket will always remain a large part of the Cricket trip from India. Thank you for the memories, Captain! #Rohithasharma”, posted Parthiv Patel.
“Congratulations on a legendary test career, @ imro45. You have returned India proud. All the best for your trip ODI. May God bless you,” published Amit Mishra.
Rohit Sharma’s IPL franchise, Mumbai’s Indians have also taken the time to congratulate their most successful captain.
“CAP 280, Jersey 45, losing from the test cricket. It was a privilege that looks at you in India, Ro! ”, Mosted Mi.
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