Rohit Sharma's retirement from Test cricket prompted a heartfelt reaction from his wife, Ritika Sajdeh, who expressed her emotions with heartbreak emojis on social media. Sharma, aged 38, concluded his Test career with 4,301 runs in 67 matches, including 12 centuries. He captained India in 24 Tests, securing 12 wins. He will continue to represent India in the ODI format.
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