Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from Test cricket, ending speculation about his future in the format. The 38-year-old will continue to lead India in ODIs, having already retired from T20Is. Sharma scored 4,301 runs in 67 Tests, with 12 centuries. In a recent interview with journalist Vimal Kumar, Rohit opened up about his journey and the doubts he once had about leading India.
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