India’s Test cricket landscape has changed with Rohit Sharma’s sudden retirement at 38. His decision comes on the back of a disappointing run, with just 122 runs in his last two Test series. Sharma took over as Test captain in 2022 after Virat Kohli stepped down and led the team in 24 Tests, winning 12 and losing 9.
Assessing Rohit Sharma’s Test Captaincy
Under Sharma’s leadership, India won its first Test series against Sri Lanka in 2022, securing a 2-0 victory. However, his overall record is average at best, with a win percentage of 50. To put this into perspective, Virat Kohli boasts a much higher win percentage of 58.82. MS Dhoni also outperformed Sharma in terms of win percentage. Kohli’s impressive record – 40 wins from 68 matches – makes him India’s most successful Test captain.
Future Captaincy Prospects
With Sharma’s retirement, the question on everyone’s mind is: who will take over as India’s next Test captain? Jasprit Bumrah is the frontrunner, currently serving as the team’s vice-captain. Shubman Gill is another strong contender for the role. The decision will be crucial in shaping India’s Test cricket future.