Sourav Ganguly lauded Rohit Sharma, following Sharma's Test retirement announcement on Wednesday. Ganguly highlighted Sharma's significant contributions to India's trophy wins and leadership. Sharma, aged 38, played 67 Tests, amassing 4,301 runs with 12 centuries. Despite home dominance, he faced overseas challenges, though he shone in the 2021-22 Pataudi Trophy in England, marking a high point in his Test career.
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