Rohit Sharma Bids Farewell to Test Cricket: India's Search for New Captain Begins

Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket, leaving India searching for a new captain for their series against England. A prolific Test batter, Sharma will focus on ODIs, continuing to lead India. His retirement ends speculation, following a challenging period and reported tensions with the coach.

In a surprising announcement on Wednesday, Rohit Sharma declared his retirement from Test cricket, putting an end to speculations regarding his future in the format.

Sharma, 38, was renowned for his prolific performance in Test matches. He scored 4,301 runs in 67 Tests, boasting 12 centuries and an average of 40.57.

With his Test retirement, India must now identify a new captain for their five-match series against England, starting on June 20. Potential candidates include Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, and Shubman Gill.

(With inputs from agencies.)