India, May 8 -- Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the Indian Test team via Instagram story on Wednesday evening, confirming that he was stepping back from his role as opener and captain for the red-ball team. However, Rohit's decision to step back means that he will not be on the receiving end of a farewell despite a long 11-year career within the Indian Test unit.

This is a decision that has disappointed some within Indian cricket, including Rohit's former teammate Manoj Tiwary. Speaking on Cricbuzz, Tiwary revealed that he felt Rohit was deserving of a more ceremonious farewell, given his significance to the Indian team over the years.

"If Rohit Sharma had retired not on social media but on the field after playing, it would h...