In a surprise development that caught fans and cricketing circles off guard, India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday announced his immediate retirement from Test cricket. The veteran opener shared the news via his Instagram story, bringing an end to a noteworthy red-ball career.

“Hello everyone! I would just like to share that I am retiring from Test cricket. It has been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites. Thank you for all the love and support through the years. I will continue to represent India in ODI format,” Rohit posted.