Goa, May 7 -- India's regular cricket captain, Rohit Sharma, has announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect, which means it is clear that he will not be on the flight to England for the upcoming five-match Test series. This also brings an end to the speculations about his future in the longest format of the game. There is no question that Rohit Sharma is India's most successful Test batter, having scored 4,301 runs at an average of 40.57, including 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries in 67 Test matches.

The "Hitman" made the announcement on social media, sharing a picture of his Test cap on his Instagram story with the caption: "I want to inform all of you that I am retiring from Test cricket. Representing my country...