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Recently, during an event, Rohit Sharma shared his experience of Test cricket. He told that playing Test matches is very difficult for physically and mentally as well.
Rohit Sharma shares his thoughts on his retirement
New Delhi: Team India's former captain and brilliant batsman Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket in May this year. Earlier, after winning the T20 World Cup, he had also said goodbye to the shortest format. Now he only plays ODI cricket.
Recently, during an event, Rohit shared his experience of Test cricket. He told that playing Test matches is very difficult for physically and mentally as well.
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Rohit said, "You have to prepare well for Test cricket. Playing continuously for five days is very tiring. It also affects the mind. But we all have started with first class cricket, due to which we get used to it from the beginning."
He further said, "When we are young, we do not understand the importance of preparation. But as the experience increases, we understand that preparation and discipline are an important part of the game. Especially in Test cricket, where focus and mental freshness are most important."
Matches played: 67
Total runs: 4301
Average: 40.57
Centuries: 12
Fifties: 18
India registered many big victories under his captaincy, but after the defeat on the Australia tour, questions were raised on his captaincy. After this, he decided to retire from Tests before the England tour.
he shared a picture of his Test cap on Insta Story and wrote in the caption - I want to tell all of you friends that I am retiring from Test cricket. It is a matter of great pride for me to represent my country in this format. Thank you very much to all of you. I will continue to play for India in ODIs.
Rohit played his first Test match in the year 2013. He scored a century in the very first match. Rohit Sharma played 67 Test matches for India in Test cricket. During this, he scored 4301 runs at an average of 40.57 with the help of 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries.
