On May 7, 2025, Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, 38, announced his immediate retirement from Test cricket, shortly after rumors surfaced of his sacking as Test captain. The prolific batter, who scored 4,301 runs in 67 Tests with 12 centuries at an average of 40.57, shared the news via Instagram, stating, “It's been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites.”

Rohit, who led India to the World Test Championship final, will continue playing ODIs. His decision follows underwhelming series against New Zealand and Australia. The announcement stunned fans, ending an era for one of India's finest Test batters.

Speculation about internal team dynamics and leadership changes continues to swirl, with no official word on his successor. Indian cricket now faces a pivotal transition as it prepares for upcoming challenges.