Rohit Sharma announced that he retired from the test jack before India

Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from Test cricket. The current India cricket team red-ball captain has decided to hang up his boots from the longest format, almost a year after he retired from the shortest format.

Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket

“Hello everyone I would just like to share that I am retiring from Test cricket. It’s been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites. Thank you for all the love and support over the years. I will continue to represent India in the ODI format,” Rohit wrote online.

Did BCCI’s move force the Indian captain to retire?

Until very recently, Rohit had no desire to leave Test cricket. During the Indian Premier League (IPL), he had expressed willingness to lead Team India against England in the upcoming Test series. However, it seems like the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) aren’t too keen on him continuing as India’s Test captain.

The BCCI are looking to pass the baton. With the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle coming up, they want someone else to take the leadership. Not so much his age, but Rohit’s form seems to be the biggest reason behind the decision.

It seems like the selectors had given Rohit the heads-up. Just yesterday, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia revealed that Team India’s squad for the England Test series will be announced by May 20. Knowing that he won’t be named captain, Rohit may have decided that it’s time to move on.

Will continue as India’s ODI captain

However, he has confirmed that he’ll continue as India’s ODI captain. Less than two months ago, Rohit led the Men in Blue to ultimate glory by winning the Champions Trophy 2025. Right now, he would aim to play until the ODI World Cup 2027. He’ll be 40 by then, but given how he performed in Dubai, it won’t be surprising to see him continue.