Sachin Tendulkar pens emotional tribute as Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket

The day has come when Rohit Sharma has ended his journey in Test cricket after 11 years, just a month before the five-match Test series against England, scheduled to be played in June. Many former cricketers and experts have bid their farewells to the former India Test captain and legendary batter.

The list of people who have given a farewell to the two-time WTC (World Test Championship) finalist includes the God of Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar, who shared a heartfelt post on his social media, reminiscing about the times he spent with the Mumbai batter in the Indian camp. He mentioned some iconic moments, including when he presented Rohit with his Test cap in 2013 and the day they stood together on the balcony of Wankhede Stadium.

"I remember presenting you with your Test cap in 2013 at Eden Gardens and then standing with you on the balcony of Wankhede Stadium the other day—your journey has been a remarkable one. From then to now, you have given your best to Indian cricket as a player and as a captain. Well done, Rohit, on your Test career, and best wishes for what lies ahead," Sachin wrote on his official X handle.

Watch the viral post of Sachin Tendulkar for Rohit Sharma here:

Sachin Tendulkar@sachin_rt

I remember presenting you with your Test cap in 2013 at Eden Gardens and then standing with you on the balcony of Wankhede Stadium the other day - your journey has been a remarkable one. From then to now, you have given your best to Indian cricket as a player and as a captain.

01:25 PM · May 08, 2025

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Rohit Sharma's captaincy legacy

Speaking of Rohit Sharma’s tenure as the India skipper, he has led the Men in Blue in 142 international matches, in which the team has won 103 and lost only 33 times. This record ensured a phenomenal win rate of 72.53%. His biggest achievements as a captain include leading the Indian team to the T20 World Cup title in 2024 and the Champions Trophy title in 2025.

He has also led the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL in 158 games, where the team has won 87, lost 67, while four games ended in ties under his tenure, giving him a win rate of 55.06%. He has won five titles with the Mumbai franchise in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020.