‘One of the best captains I played under’: Shubman Gill Thank you to the retirement ‘Cap’ Rohit Sharma | Cricket news
Rohit Sharma announced on Wednesday his retirement of the trial cricket at 38 years old, which prompted tributes around the world of cricket, including a sincere message from Shubman Gill who is tilted to take the post of test captain for the next tour in England of India in June.Gill expressed his gratitude by Instagram, recognized Rohit’s significant influence on his career. “India is grateful for what you have done during tests as a player and captain. You have been an absolute inspiration for me and all those who played with you or against you. There are things I have learned from you that I will remember. Good retirement at @ Rohitsharma45 – one of the best capitals I played.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Rohit Sharma’s test career lasted 67 games, during which he accumulated 4301 points to an average of 40.57, including 12 centuries and 18 half-century. His highest score of 212 came against South Africa in 2019 during a home series.His test journey began with an impressive 177 against the Antilles in Eden Gardens, Kolkata in 2013. He finished as a 16th higher appointment in India in the format.
In the ICC World Test ChampionshipRohit played 40 tests and scored 2,716 points at an average of 41.15, with nine centuries and eight fifty. It ranks as the highest record in India and manufacturer of centuries in the history of the world testing championship, holding tenth among the run-details of all time.As a captain, Rohit led India in 24 tests, obtaining 12 victories, nine defeats and three prints, now a 50%victory rate. His leadership saw India reaching the WTC final against Australia in 2023, although they were stranded.
Gill is now considered the precursor of the test captain, in particular as Jasprit Bumrah, who led India in two tests from the Border-Gavaskar trophy and claimed 32 counters in five tests, should miss games in the coming cycle due to the management of the workload and injury prevention problems.
