Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket

New Delhi: India captain Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket on Wednesday. His announcement comes weeks before India’s squad for the England tour was set to be announced. While he has called time on his Test career, he confirmed that he will continue to represent India in One Day Internationals.

Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket. He will continue to play ODIs. (AFP)

“I would just like to share 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,” wrote the 38-year-old on his Instagram.

His form was under scrutiny after making just 31 runs in three matches at an average of 6.20 in Australia. The 3-1 series loss in the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia added to the pressure. In his last nine Tests, he averaged a mere 10.93.