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            <title><![CDATA[WATCH: Actress Sonal Chauhan reacts emotionally to Rohit Sharma's Test retirement]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 19:36:13 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Bollywood actress Sonal Chauhan reacts emotionally to Rohit Sharma’s Test retirement, calling him a "legend" and expressing heartfelt sadness.
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            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/media/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-10 201652.webp" width="1005" height="519" alt=" Sonal Chauhan "/><p><span id="input-sentence~0">Indian cricket saw the era come to an end when <a href="https://www.bcci.tv/international/men/players/rohit-sharma/6">Rohit Sharma</a>, on May 7, declared his retirement from Test cricket. The move, while not a complete surprise based on recent performances and outcomes, raised emotions around the cricket world.</span><span id="input-sentence~1"> Fans, retired cricketers, and celebrities flooded social media with their admiration and grief at the loss of one of India's most beautiful batsmen in the red-ball game.<br><br>Among the emotional responses, Bollywood star and admitted Rohit Sharma fan Sonal Chauhan topped the headlines with her brief but heartfelt remark.</span><span id="input-sentence~2"> In response to the news, she merely tweeted, "Very sad, yaar; legend is legend." Her words soon spread like wildfire, touching the hearts of millions of fans who feel a deep connection to Rohit's path and progress in Test cricket.</span><span id="input-sentence~3"> The actress had earlier been in praise of the Indian opener, and her heartfelt tribute summed up the sentiments of all those who have watched Rohit's illustrious career.<br><br>Rohit's retirement follows a tough stretch when his form was poor and India endured significant losses under his leadership.</span><span id="aidr-input-non-human-chunk"></span><span id="input-sentence~4"> His last Test series was marked by India losing at home to New Zealand and away to Australia, leading to doubts about his future role. In spite of the criticism, Rohit leaves behind a large legacy — a career of resilience, reinvention, and immortal performances. Having made a strong comeback as an opener in 2019, he gave memorable centuries and played a crucial role in India's Test triumph in recent times.</span></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">"very sad yaar, legend is legend" <br><br>Rohit Fangirl Bollywood actress Sonal Chauhan talking about Rohit Sharma's test retirement.🥺❤️ <a href="https://t.co/h50p5wY7Mx">pic.twitter.com/h50p5wY7Mx</a></p>— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) <a href="https://twitter.com/rushiii_12/status/1921175284444803158?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2025</a></blockquote><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/former-england-captain-slams-ecb-for-prioritising-ipl-over-test-matches-for-jacob-bethell/">Former England Captain slams ECB for prioritising IPL over Test matches for Jacob Bethell</a></p><h3><span id="input-sentence~0">A Tribute Beyond Statistics</span></h3><p><span id="input-sentence~0">Sonal Chauhan's tribute is a reminder to fans that cricket, particularly in a cricketing space like India, is more than just statistics. It is about feelings, and inspiration and legacy. For millions, Rohit was not simply a cricketer; rather, he was the embodiment of grace, tranquillity, and power.</span> </p><p><span id="input-sentence~1">The way he bypassed the rigours of Test cricket and commanded leadership of the team through tumultuous times, earned him occasional praise from his critics. With more tributes forthcoming, it is clear Rohit Sharma's retirement from Tests was the farewell for an era — not only one relevant to statistics but one in which he has defined himself on and off the field.</span></p>]]></content:encoded>
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