Rohit Sharma has retired from Test cricket with immediate effect, meaning India will need to name a new full-time captain almost immediately after the end of IPL 2025, with India's five-Test series in England scheduled to begin on June 20 at Headingley.

Rohit Sharma has announced his immediate retirement from Test cricket, prompting India to appoint a new full-time captain shortly after the conclusion of IPL 2025. The timing is crucial, with a five-Test series against England set to begin on June 20 at Headingley.

The legendary called time on his Test career on Wednesday, May 7. He had already bid farewell to T20I cricket last year after leading India to the T20 World Cup title in Barbados. Now, the 38-year-old will continue captaining India in the ODI format only.