Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect.
India's first Test assignment after their 1-3 defeat against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy earlier this year is against England, another mega five-Test encounter starting June 20.
Rohit Sharma, India's current Test and ODI captain, has had a tough time in the longest format of late. India lost five of the last six Tests Rohit has captained in, including a historic 0-3 whitewash at home against New Zealand last year.
While India won the 2025 Champions Trophy under his leadership, it might not turn out to be enough for Rohit to retain his Test captaincy. A report in the Indian Express, on Wednesday (May 7), suggests that he might be removed from the role.
Find all the latest updates on who would be India's Test captain for the England tour here:
Rohit Sharma retires: Latest updates on India's Test captaincy
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What was Rohit's record as Test captain?
Rohit led India in 24 Tests, winning 12, losing nine, and drawing three. Only Virat Kohli (40), MS Dhoni (27), Sourav Ganguly (21), and Mohammad Azharuddin (14) won more Tests as India captain than him.
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4301 runs, 12 tons: Rohit Sharma's Test numbers
Rohit finishes his Test career with 67 matches to his name, and a batting average of 40.57.
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Report: Selectors don't want to continue with Rohit
The Indian Express report quotes an unnamed source as saying, "The selectors’ thought process is clear. They want a new leader for the England tour and Rohit doesn’t fit in as a captain, especially considering his red-ball form."
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Poor form with the bat
Rohit has not crossed 20 in his last nine Test innings. Since the 2024/25 season, he averages 10.93 from eight Test matches.
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What has Rohit's recent Test record as captain been like?
Rohit's form as Test captain has dropped off considerably in the last eight months. His last 12 Tests as captain can be split into six victories out of the first six and none out of the second.
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Will Rohit Sharma be sacked?
An Indian Express report suggests Rohit is set to be removed as Test captain for the England tour. There is no official confirmation from BCCI yet.
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