Rohit Sharma, certainly one of India cricket’s most iconic figures, has formally introduced his retirement from Take a look at cricket. Regardless of making his ODI debut in 2007, it wasn’t till 2013 that he earned his maiden Take a look at cap. On Wednesday, Rohit took to social media to verify the tip of his journey within the longest format, bringing the curtains down on a decade-long red-ball profession marked by each aptitude and fortitude.
A Take a look at profession that started late however flourished
Rohit made a memorable Take a look at debut in opposition to the West Indies at Eden Gardens in November 2013, the place he struck a powerful 177. Over the following decade, he developed from a middle-order bat to a dependable Take a look at opener. In 67 Take a look at appearances, Rohit amassed 4,301 runs at a mean of 40.57, registering 12 centuries and 18 fifties, with a career-best rating of 212.
At residence, Rohit was prolific, scoring 2,535 runs at a exceptional common of 51.73, together with 10 centuries.Abroad, nonetheless, his returns have been modest: 1,644 runs in 31 Exams at a mean of 31.01.He additionally added 122 runs at impartial venues (WTC finals).
The writing was on the wall through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia, the place Rohit’s kind dipped alarmingly. After lacking the primary Take a look at, he returned for the second however by no means regarded comfy. Within the sequence, Rohit amassed solely 31 runs throughout 5 innings, averaging simply 6.20, the bottom common for any touring captain in a Take a look at sequence in Australia. The sharp decline in kind served as a grim reminder that age and reflexes have been starting to catch up.
Rohit was entrusted with the Take a look at captaincy following Virat Kohli’s departure and led India in 24 Exams, registering 12 wins, 9 losses, and three attracts. As a captain, he scored 1,254 runs at 30.58, together with 4 centuries and 4 half-centuries. Whereas he guided India by some key transitional phases, his stint was marred by accidents, inconsistent abroad performances, and mounting strain from rising younger abilities.
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Rohit Sharma’s check centuries for India
Right here’s a have a look at Rohit’s 12 Take a look at a whole bunch, a testomony to his class and flexibility:
1) 177 vs West Indies
Venue: Eden Gardens, KolkataHome/Away: HomeDate: 6 November 2013Result: India Gained
2) 111 not out vs West Indies
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, MumbaiHome/Away: HomeDate: 14 November 2013Result: India Gained
3) 102 not out vs Sri Lanka
Venue: NagpurHome/Away: HomeDate: 24 November 2017Result: India Gained
4) 176 vs South Africa
Venue: VisakhapatnamHome/Away: HomeDate: 2 October 2019Result: India Gained
5) 127 vs South Africa
Venue: VisakhapatnamHome/Away: HomeDate: 2 October 2019Result: India Gained
6) 212 vs South Africa
Venue: RanchiHome/Away: HomeDate: 19 October 2019Result: India Gained
7) 161 vs England
Venue: ChennaiHome/Away: HomeDate: 13 February 2021Result: India Gained
8) 127 vs England
Venue: The Oval, LondonHome/Away: AwayDate: 2 September 2021Result: India Gained
9) 120 vs Australia
Venue: NagpurHome/Away: HomeDate: 9 February 2023Result: India Gained
10) 103 vs West Indies
Venue: RoseauHome/Away: AwayDate: 12 July 2023Result: India Gained
11) 131 vs England
Venue: RajkotHome/Away: HomeDate: 15 February 2024Result: India Gained
12) 103 vs England
Venue: DharamshalaHome/Away: HomeDate: 7 March 2024Result: India Gained
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