Rohit Sharma: The End of a Test Era

Rohit Sharma, the illustrious Indian cricketer who recently announced his retirement from Test cricket, leaves a lasting legacy characterized by leadership and immense talent. His departure from the five-day format has been met with admiration from both seasoned veterans and emerging players.

In a notable post, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar reminisced about presenting Sharma with his Test cap back in 2013. For Tendulkar, who ended his own famed career during the same series, Sharma's journey has been a 'remarkable one.' Sharma debuted with notable scores, including a massive 177, and became a mainstay in Indian cricket.

The admiration extends to younger cricketers like Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel, who spoke fondly of Sharma's influence, heralding him as a constant source of inspiration. As Sharma exits Test cricket with a record of 4,301 runs and 12 centuries, his future endeavors as India's ODI captain remain highly anticipated.

(With inputs from agencies.)