New Delhi, May 7 -- Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice-President Rajeev Shukla applauded Indian captain Rohit Sharma, who announced his retirement from Test cricket on Wednesday, stating that he has contributed significantly to Indian cricket.

"Rohit Sharma has contributed a lot to Indian cricket. He has taken the decision to retire from Test cricket. Our policy is that taking retirement from any format of the game depends entirely on the player. We never pressurise anyone or ask them to retire. He has taken the decision himself. He must have thought it through. We welcome his decision and appreciate his contribution," Rajeev Shukla told ANI.

"He has led the Indian Test team very well. He has contributed a lot to Indian c...