Rohit Sharma's Sudden Test Retirement Shocks BCCI, Agarkar Spotted on Mysterious Call

In an unexpected move that has stunned the Indian cricket community, Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket on Wednesday evening. The announcement, made via an Instagram story, came without prior notice or any fanfare, leaving fans and cricket officials in shock. What makes the timing even more curious is that it followed closely after a high-profile gathering at the BCCI headquarters, where Indian cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar were honored with rooms named after them. Rohit, however, had been absent from the ceremony due to his commitment to the Mumbai Indians, who were playing against the Gujarat Titans at the time.

According to reports, Rohit sent an email to top BCCI officials about his decision before confirming it on social media. The suddenness of the announcement caught everyone by surprise, including BCCI officials and his Mumbai Indians teammates. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar was reportedly seen in a phone conversation around the same time as the retirement announcement, though it remains unclear whether it was with Rohit.

This decision comes at a critical juncture, just before India’s five-Test series in England in June-July. Speculation had been growing that Rohit may not retain his captaincy for the tour, although no official statement had been made. A meeting earlier in the week reportedly discussed the upcoming England tour, but leadership was not confirmed.

Rohit's IPL season has been inconsistent, with 300 runs in 11 matches, leaving some to speculate that his performance could have influenced his decision. Despite his departure from Test cricket, Rohit remains committed to ODIs and is expected to lead India through to the 2027 World Cup.