Watch: BCCI pays tribute to Rohit Sharma in a heartfelt video, says 'Thank you, Captain'

The Board of Control Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released a tribute video for Indian Test captain Rohit Sharma, who announced his retirement from red-ball cricket on Wednesday.

The video captioned, "Countless memories, magnificent moments. Thank you, Captain," reflects on the journey of Sharma in whites from his debut century in 2013 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata to the time he led team India.



Earlier, BCCI had posted a 'thank you' note for the 38-year-old opener.


Sharma made his Test debut in 2013 and went on to represent India in 67 matches, scoring 4,301 runs. His red-ball career includes 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries, with a career-best score of 212 against South Africa in 2019.

He captained India in 24 Test matches, winning 12 and losing 9 games. Although he faced criticism for India's performance during the recent tour of Australia, where India failed to qualify for the World Test Championship Final, he guided the team to the final of the 2023 edition at The Oval.

While stepping away from the longest format of the game, Sharma confirmed that he will continue to be available for selection in One Day Internationals

The opener has a fine Test record at home, with 2,535 runs made in 34 Tests at an average of 51.73, with 10 centuries and eight fifties in 55 innings, with best score of 212.

Away, Rohit has made 1,644 runs in 31 Tests at an average of 31.01, with just two centuries and 10 fifties in 57 innings and best score of 127. In neutral venues, he has made 122 runs in two Tests at an average of 30.50, with the best score of 43.