Record breaker Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket

Opening bowlers can breathe a sigh of relief after Rohit Sharma, the ever-stylish "Hitman" of Indian cricket, has announced his retirement from Test cricket. Known for his crisp timing, nonchalant sixes, and effortless batting swagger, Rohit leaves the red-ball game with a bag full of records and even more memories.

He made his Test debut in 2013 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata against West Indies, batting at number 6 and scoring an impressive 177 runs. This was a statement of what was to come against a quality attack, instantly showing he was not just a white-ball merchant and had the patience and panache for the long game too.

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