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Indian cricketing circles are abuzz with controversy following World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma's abrupt retirement from Test cricket. The 38-year-old opener and captain announced his decision on 7 May 2025, in a very unorthodox manner with an Instagram story.
While in the statement, Sharma thanked fans, teammates, and the board for their support over the years, he refrained from offering any explicit explanation for the timing of his exit.
The decision, coming just weeks before India's home Test series against England, has fuelled widespread speculation and stirred anger among fans.
Many believe Sharma was under pressure ...