India captain Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket before England series

Rohit Sharma has retired from Test cricket after a decorated but inconsistent career with India. He posted on Instagram that ending his Test career was an "absolute honour" and acknowledged the support he received over the years. The 38-year-old averaged just 10.93 in Tests over eight matches, despite winning half of his 24 captaincy appearances when Virat Kohli stepped down. India's selectors may now look to Shubman Gill as a potential replacement due to Sharma's form issues, particularly against strong teams like New Zealand. Sharma remains hopeful about leading India in the ODI format and expressed interest in the upcoming England series.