'Your presence and impact will echo in that dressing room forever'
Team-mates and former India captains were among those who reacted to the news of Rohit Sharma’s Test retirement on social media
ESPNcricinfo staff08-May-20252:16
Kumble: Straight from the heart, that’s Rohit Sharma
Not just a leader, but a brother and mentor.
Learned so much just by watching you, bhai! Your legacy in whites will stay with us forever @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/V3XjM74AhW— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) May 7, 2025
From a free flowing opener to a composed captain, Rohit’s growth in Test cricket has been admirable. He played the game his way – with balance, belief and quiet strength. Well played, @ImRo45.
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) May 7, 2025
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Well done on a successful career Rohit @ImRo45 a super captain ..very proud of the achievements
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) May 7, 2025
Rohit your contribution to the test format has been immense and you have led the side wonderfully in the last few years, it was a pleasure sharing the crease with you…Wishing you all the best for future and hoping to see a lot more of you in ODI’s. pic.twitter.com/ViWnM2sFnN
— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) May 7, 2025
Congratulations @ImRo45 on a remarkable test career ! Wishing you all the best
— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) May 7, 2025
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The walks from the pavilion, the silent understanding between the 22 yards, the shared laughs in the dressing room, and the dominating mindset in the middle.
Glad to have shared these memories in the whites with you @ImRo45 #RohitSharma #TestCricket pic.twitter.com/O8LOV67hA5
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) May 7, 2025
Rohit bhai, sharing the crease with you in whites was nothing less than a blessing. Thank you for everything pic.twitter.com/UkQ463aqrG
— Yashasvi Jaiswal (@ybj_19) May 7, 2025
A master, a leader & a gem! #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/C6RgU6P18n
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) May 7, 2025
Rohit Sharma's legacy extends beyond the numbers . A true champion, an inspiring leader, and a passionate player who gave his all to the game. His impact on Indian cricket will be felt for years to come #RohitSharmaLegend pic.twitter.com/3RhPeJ9qSU
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) May 8, 2025
Test cricket asks a lot of you – grit, patience, and character. Brotherman, you gave it everything and yet made it look effortless. From a quiet fighter to a leader at the top, your journey in whites has been special. Proud of you, go well @ImRo45 #RohitSharma
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) May 7, 2025
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