T he last act of Rohit Sharma the Test batter and captain will remain sitting out of the Sydney Test. The writing had been on the wall from the time he conceded he didn't consider

Rohit also holds the Indian record for the highest seventh-wicket partnership in Test cricket - a 280-run stand with Ravichandran Ashwin, showcasing his ability to anchor the innings even with the lower order.

India captain Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect but says he will continue playing one-day internationals (ODIs), which have been his strong suit. The 38-year-old had quit Twenty20 internationals immediately after leading India to their second 20-overs World Cup title in the West Indies last year.