Rohit Sharma’s unexpected decision to retire from Test cricket has left not just the cricketing world and his fans stunned, but also some of his closest teammates. Among them is Ajinkya Rahane, who found himself blindsided by the news during his post-match media interaction.
On Wednesday evening, as Rohit shared the news of his retirement from the longest format via social media, Rahane was focused on leading Kolkata Knight Riders in their high-stakes IPL match against Chennai Super Kings at Eden Gardens. Completely unaware of what had unfolded off the field, Rahane was taken aback when informed by the media after the game.
“Oh, is it? I just want to wish him the best. I thought he has done fantastically well in the Test format. I didn’t know (about the retirement),” Rahane admitted to reporters after KKR’s loss.
The surprise was evident as he continued, “I’m actually shocked. I didn’t know that he (Rohit) retired in the Test format. But I just want to wish him the best.”
Rohit Sharma sudden exit from Test cricket marks the end of an era for Indian cricket, and the raw reactions from his peers, like Rahane, reflect just how unexpected the decision was, even for those closest to him on and off the pitch.
