Rohit surprised many by announcing his retirement from Test cricket just before the five-match Test series in England, which begins on June 20. He, who recently played for the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025, made this decision in May 2025. Shubman Gill was named India’s new captain for the red-ball format.
"My father worked in a transport company. Like I said, what my mom did, my father was very much involved in sacrificing things so that we could have our life. But my father always, since day one, has been a fan of Test cricket. He doesn't like this new-age cricket," Rohit said.
That Day I Scored 264 in the ODI… - Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma said his father showed little excitement after his record-breaking 264-run innings against Sri Lanka in 2014, which still stands as the highest individual ODI score. He recalled that his father simply responded with a calm “well played,” without much excitement.
He Was a Little Disappointed When I Announced My Retirement - Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma said that his father was disappointed when he announced his retirement from Test cricket. However, his father also felt proud of Rohit's achievements.
Rohit scored 4,301 runs across 67 matches at an average of 40.57, including 12 centuries. He led India in 24 Tests, with 12 wins, but also suffered nine losses. However, his tenure ended on a low note with India losing consecutive Test series to New Zealand (0-3) and Australia (1-3).
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