It’s the end of the legacy of Rohit Sharma. He will no longer be a part of Test Cricket from now on. The announcement was released today and is currently going viral all over social media.
With 4301 runs in 67 test matches played, Rohit’s performance has made a valuable contribution to the team with 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries included. Sharma,, who recently celebrated his 38th birthday, has given fans, as well as his loved ones a shocking surprise. The cricketer is currently busy with his involvement with the Mumbai Indians (MI) for the IPL 2025 ongoing season,, giving his best efforts as a batter.
Several people, including his teammates, teams, and even the BCCI, came up with some heartfelt comments on X. A post by youngster Yashasvi Jaiswa,l who made his test cricket debut in 2023, read: “Rohit bhai, sharing the crease with you in whites was nothing less than a blessing. Thank you for everything.”
In a post shared by the BCCI, the board thanked the Team India captain, writing: “Thank you, Captain. End of an era in whites! @ImRo45 bids adieu to Test cricket. He will continue to lead India in ODIs. We are proud of you, Hitman.”
In respect to his cap number, Sharma’s IPL franchise team, Mumbai Indians, also shares a heartfelt post that reads: “Cap 280 Jersey 45 Bowing out from Test cricket. It was a privilege watching you in India whites, Ro!”
Not just MI but Chennai Super Kings also shared a post on his retirement that read: “A leader who shaped a generation! Thank you for your stride in whites, Rohit! #RohitSharma #19:29.”
Also joining the list is none other than Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir. His post read: “A master, a leader & a gem!”
Here are some shared tweets to commemorate Rohit Sharma on his retirement from Test Cricket:
A master, a leader & a gem! #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/C6RgU6P18n
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) May 7, 2025
Cap 280
Jersey 45
Bowing out from Test cricket.It was a privilege watching you in India whites, Ro! pic.twitter.com/ULpL0YsgM2
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 7, 2025
Rohit bhai, sharing the crease with you in whites was nothing less than a blessing. Thank you for everything pic.twitter.com/UkQ463aqrG
— Yashasvi Jaiswal (@ybj_19) May 7, 2025
Thank you, Captain
End of an era in whites!@ImRo45 bids adieu to Test cricket. He will continue to lead India in ODIs.
We are proud of you, Hitman pic.twitter.com/azlpZFWdhn
— BCCI (@BCCI) May 7, 2025
Rohit Sharma bids adieu to Test Cricket! Congratulations, Cap #2️⃣8️⃣0️⃣, on a wonderful career!
Thank you for all the memories! #PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB pic.twitter.com/ddRVRZxvDJ
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 7, 2025
Leaving behind a legacy which will be cherished for the years to come
Thank you Mumbai Cha Raja, @ImRo45 #rohitsharma #bharatarmy #coti #bcci #retirement pic.twitter.com/Jo1cObOwdZ
— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) May 7, 2025
! ! !♥️#RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/gY1op5zJZ9
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) May 7, 2025
The walks from the pavilion, the silent understanding between the 22 yards, the shared laughs in the dressing room, and the dominating mindset in the middle.
Glad to have shared these memories in the whites with you @ImRo45 #RohitSharma #TestCricket pic.twitter.com/O8LOV67hA5
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) May 7, 2025
A leader who shaped a generation!
Thank you for your stride in whites, Rohit! #RohitSharma #19:29 pic.twitter.com/ZNvsGCxR2z— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 7, 2025
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