NewKerala.com

Key Points

Rohit Sharma shocked fans by announcing his immediate retirement from Test cricket. His wife Ritika Sajdeh shared an emotional reaction with broken heart emojis. Sharma ends his Test career as India's 16th-highest run-scorer with 4,301 runs. He will continue playing ODIs for India.

Key Points: Rohit Sharma Retires From Test Cricket as Ritika Sajdeh Reacts

  • Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket after 67 matches
  • Scored 4,301 runs with 12 centuries
  • Led India to WTC 2023 final
  • Wife Ritika Sajdeh reacts with broken heart emojis
2 min read

Here's how Rohit Sharma's wife Ritika Sajdeh reacted to his retirement from Test cricket announcement

Rohit Sharma announces Test retirement with emotional post, wife Ritika Sajdeh shares heartfelt reaction.

"It's been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites. – Rohit Sharma"

Mumbai, May 8

Rohit Sharma's decision to retire from Test cricket has left his wife Ritika Sajdeh heartbroken.

On Wednesday evening, Rohit Sharma took to Instagram Story and made a shocking announcement of his retirement from red ball cricket format "with immediate effect."

"Hello everyone, I would just like to share that 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," he posted on Instagram with a picture of his Test cap, confirming his retirement.

Ritika reposted Rohit's story and captioned it using a couple of broken heart emojis. Have a look.

The 38-year-old embarked on a voyage and represented India in 67 Tests, striking 4,301 runs from his bat at an average of 40.57, with 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries. Rohit's best was up for display when he dazzled with a knock of 212 during a home series against South Africa in 2019.

He finished as India's 16th-highest run-getter in the longest format. He kick-started his Test journey with a memorable 177 against the West Indies at Eden Gardens, Kolkata in 2013. In 40 Tests during the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) history, he made 2,716 runs at an average of 41.15, with nine centuries and eight fifties. He is India's top run-getter, century maker in World Test Championship history and overall at 10th among top run-getters. He led India to the final of the WTC against Australia in 2023, which ended in defeat.

Overall, he led India in 24 Tests, winning 12, losing nine and drawing three. His win percentage is exactly 50 per cent in the format.

- ANI

Share this article:

Reader Comments

P
Priya K.
End of an era! Rohit Sharma's Test career had so many memorable moments. That 212 against SA was pure class. Wishing him all the best for ODIs and family life. Ritika's reaction shows how much this means to them ❤️
A
Arjun M.
Sad to see him go from Tests but understandable. He gave his best years to Indian cricket. Now youngsters should step up. Hope he continues smashing sixes in ODIs!
S
Sunita R.
Ritika's broken heart emojis say it all 😢 As a wife, she must have seen all the hard work and sacrifices behind the scenes. Respect to both of them!
R
Rahul D.
Mixed feelings about this. While he was brilliant at home, his overseas Test record could have been better. But no denying he's one of our greatest white ball players.
N
Neha P.
That Eden Gardens debut innings is still fresh in memory! Time flies so fast. Wishing Hitman a happy retired life from Tests. Now we'll miss those lazy elegance cover drives in whites 😔
V
Vikram S.
Smart decision to focus on ODIs with Champions Trophy coming up. At 38, managing all formats is tough. Hope he gets to lift an ICC trophy as captain before full retirement!

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50