I remember in 2013 … Tendulkar kept her heart open for Rohit, special message written on Test retirement

New Delhi: Veteran batsman Sachin Tendulkar appreciated Rohit Sharma’s brilliant Test career and wished him best for the future. He also reminded Rohit to provide Test Cap No. 280 against West Indies at Eden Gardens in 2013. Rohit scored 177 runs in his debut match and then scored an unbeaten 111 in the second Test of the series. India won both matches with an innings. He was also chosen as Player of the Series. This was also Tendulkar’s last Test match for India.

Tendulkar wrote on X on Thursday, ‘I remember in 2013 at the Eden Gardens I gave you a Test cap and then in the second match, I was standing with you in the balcony of Wankhede Stadium in the second match – your journey has been fantastic. Since then, you have given the best to Indian cricket as a player and a captain. Rohit, congratulations for your Test career and best wishes for further. ‘

Rohit Sharma shared the story on Instagram

Rohit Sharma on Wednesday gave information about his retirement from Test cricket through his story on Instagram. However, he said that he would continue to play ODI cricket. But, Rohit’s decision shocked everyone, as India’s five -Test series in England is scheduled to begin in Headingley from 20 June. Despite poor form in recent matches, he ended his Test career by scoring 4,301 runs in 67 matches at an average of 40.57. Rohit has scored 12 centuries and 18 fifties in his 11 -year Test career, including the best score of a 212 -run career against South Africa in October 2019.

I remember presenting you with your Test cap in 2013 at Eden Gardens and then standing with you on the balcony of Wankhede Stadium the other day – your journey has been a remarkable one.

From then to now, you have given your best to Indian cricket as a player and as a captain.… pic.twitter.com/PwoQiKGvUr

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 8, 2025

Retirement was taken from T20i last year

The right -handed batsman announced his retirement from T20 International after the T20 World Cup win last year. Under his leadership, India also defeated New Zealand in the final to win the ICC Champions Trophy and won their third title in the tournament. From 2022, Rohit led the team in 24 Tests and won 12. His major attractions in a decade -long career include the two ICC World Test Championship final and India’s spectacular Test series win in Australia in 2020/21.