Former India coach Ravi Shastri took a trip down memory lane and reminisced about how the decision to turn Rohit Sharma into one of the most destructive openers in Test format came about.
The 'Hitman' has seen it all in Tests. After making noise in the Mumbai domestic circuit for his knocks in the longer format, it took six years for Rohit to get his Test cap in 2013 after his international debut in 2007. Even after getting the coveted cap, it took the right-hander years to f
The up-and-down nature of Rohit's career, his evolution from a struggling middle-order batter to a world-beating, chart-topping opener and his resilience and determination shown throughout these 11 years is a source of inspiration for many cricketers and fans worldwide.
Rohit's 11-year-long Test career, which saw him transform from a middle-order batter to a world-class opener in the second half, finally ended with the skipper announcing his intentions to give up the whites and continue playing ODIS in a social media post.
Rohit put an end to his 11-year-long Test career on Wednesday after representing the country in 67 Tests, leaving India with a massive leadership hole ahead of the England tour starting from June, which will kickstart their ICC World Test Championship campaign.