India's Test captain Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from the longest format of the game, stepping down ahead of the upcoming five-match Test series against England. The 38-year-old made the announcement via Instagram, expressing gratitude for representing India in whites.

• Rohit Sharma declared his retirement from Test cricket on May 7, 2025, through an Instagram post, stating, "It's been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites."
• Over his Test career, Sharma played 67 matches, scoring 4,301 runs at an average of 40.57, including 12 centuries.
• Appointed as Test captain in February 2022, Sharma led India in 24 Tests, securing 12 wins, 9 losses, and 3 draws.