Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket in May 2025, just before India’s tour of England. The former India Test captain played 67 matches in his Test career, scoring 4,301 runs in 116 innings at an average of 40.58. The right-handed batsman notched 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries, with a highest score of 212.
Currently, the fifth Test between England and India is underway at The Oval, London. On day three, Rohit was seen watching the match from the stands, showing his continued passion for the game.
Following Rohit Sharma retirement from Tests and T20Is, Shubman Gill took over as India’s Test captain and has impressed with his batting performances in this series. Despite stepping away from the longer formats, Rohit Sharma is still expected to lead India in ODI cricket.
Rohit Sharma Observes ENG vs IND Day 3 at The Oval
Rohit Sharma’s arrival at The Oval Stadium to watch the fifth Test quickly went viral on social media. Check out the videos below.
#WATCH | United Kingdom | Indian Cricketer Rohit Sharma arrives at The Oval in London for #INDvsEND Fifth Test Day 3 match. pic.twitter.com/rM6MXMsazd
— ANI (@ANI) August 2, 2025
India have taken a commanding position in the Test match at The Oval. In their second innings, Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a brilliant century (118), helping India surpass 300 runs. This has extended India’s lead to over 300, putting them on track to set a massive target for England. In the first innings, India were bowled out for 224, with Karun Nair contributing a solid 57.
On the bowling front, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna each took four wickets to bowl England out for 247 in their first innings. Zak Crawley (64) and Harry Brook (53) were the only England batsmen to reach half-centuries. England currently lead the five-match series 2-1, and India must win the fifth Test to force a draw in the series.
