Dream debut to classy double hundred: Top five Test knocks of Rohit Sharma

In a sudden move on Wednesday evening, star Indian batter Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket, drawing the curtain on a red-ball career that began with a century on debut and peaked with a double hundred as an opener.

The announcement came via Instagram, where Rohit shared an image of his Test cap alongside a message confirming his decision to step away from the longest format. While he will continue to represent India in ODIs, his departure from Tests marks the end of a journey that saw him transform from a middle-order hopeful to one of India's most dependable openers.

As the Hitman calls curtains on his illustrious career, here’s a look at the five most impactful innings that defined his Test career.

In his debut Test, Rohit Sharma made 177 runs off 301 deliveries, striking 23 fours and a six. He came to the crease when India were in trouble at 83 for 5 and forged a crucial 280-run partnership with R Ashwin for the seventh wicket. He started steadily, taking his time early on, and built his innings through patient accumulation before accelerating later. His innings was instrumental in taking India to a total of 453 in the first innings, which gave the team a commanding position. India eventually won the match by an innings and 51 runs. Rohit’s score was the highest in the match and played a defining role in setting the tone for the series.