Amid all the IPL 2025 hype, the spotlight suddenly shifted towards Rohit Sharma; he announced his retirement from Test cricket on Wednesday evening. Sharmaed broadcasted this decision through an Instagram post.

Rohit retired from the T20I format just after the ICC T20I World Cup triumph, and now he has also stepped down from Test duties but will continue to play ODIs. It was an out-of-the-blue moment from Indian cricket fans, as Rohit was looking good in recent IPL matches with the Mumbai Indians.

India will travel to England for a long Test after the ongoing IPL season, and BCCI can announce the squad soon. Cricket fans were speculating about Sharma's availability for the tournament. Now, all the rumors and speculations were in vain.

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Rohit was not in good form in the previous Test series, whether it was Bangladesh, New Zealand, or Australia; Sharma's bat remained cold most of the time. A mounting pressure made the situation more difficult for him to perform. Team India, under his captaincy, touched new lows when New Zealand whitewashed Rohit Sharma and Co.

Humiliation continued when they faced Australia in an away tour for the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Rohit was not a part of the initial matches of the series. After the announcement to retire from the Test series, netizens are reacting through social media posts. 

Here are some of the notable reaction from the social media

Congratulations on a legendary Test career, @ImRo45. You’ve made India proud. All the best for your ODI journey. God bless you. #RohitSharma #IndianCricket #Cricket #BCCI #TestCricket pic.twitter.com/OJ9MNhOPch

— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) May 7, 2025

Well played #RohitSharma. As player and as captain, you were a joy and India will say a big thank you to you. That century in Chennai, that one at the Oval, both priceless. You walked out against South Africa to open as if you had done it all your life. Will look forward to…

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 7, 2025

Mumbai cha Raja hangs up his Test whites 🙌

From pulling fast bowlers into the stands to leading with calm authority — Rohit Sharma’s Test journey was worth every watch, every roar, every rise ❤️#RohitSharma #ThankYouRohit #MCA #BCCI #Cricket [📸 - BCCI] pic.twitter.com/RfFDrbWb4i

— Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) (@MumbaiCricAssoc) May 7, 2025

Test cricket bids farewell to a fearless opener, a sharp cricketing mind, and one of the finest captains the game has seen. @ImRo45 leaves behind a legacy that will endure. Wishing him the very best for the journey ahead. #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/6c4OC9rGov

— Dr. Sanjiv Goenka (@DrSanjivGoenka) 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