Srinagar, May 8 -- In a major development ahead of India's England Test tour, Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from Test cricket. The 37-year-old, who recently led India to victory in both the 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy, stepped down just weeks before the five-match series beginning June 20 - marking the start of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle.

Sources told that 25-year-old Shubman Gill is being considered for Test captaincy. "Shubman Gill is being discussed for leadership. Selectors are looking ahead and will likely not revert to older players," a source revealed.

Before Rohit's retirement, reports had surfaced suggesting the selectors were planning to relieve him of Test captaincy due to...