India, June 6 -- Rohit Sharma revealed that his father, Gurunath Sharma, was disappointed with his decision to retire from Tests. Speaking for the first time publicly about the longest format of the game after his retirement, the 38-year-old stated that his father has been a long-time admirer of the toughest format and doesn't like "new-age" cricket.

Rohit, who was most recently seen in the Mumbai Indians colours in the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, retired from Tests in May 2025, just days before the squad announcement for the England tour.

The right-hander was in dismal form in the series against New Zealand and Australia, unable to buy a run. The situation got so bad Down Under that he even had to stand ...