India, July 19 -- Few modern batters are as admired in Indian cricket as Rohit Sharma. His elegance and timing have made him among the standout batters across formats; however, while his white-ball achievements have long been cemented, Rohit's journey in Test cricket always reached an end which looked rather unfinished.

Rohit's sudden retirement from Test cricket ahead of the England series caught many by surprise, not least because it came without a farewell game or a prolonged dip in fitness. While his red-ball numbers never quite matched his white-ball legacy, many felt the India captain still had enough to offer in the longest format.

The decision surprised many, including former India selector Jatin Paranjpe, who has now offered a ...