Punjab kings head

ICC World Test Championship Final: Punjab Kings Head coach Ricky Ponting paid tribute to Rohit Sharma after the experienced campaigner called time on Test cricket after 67 matches in whites. Having led India to the World Test Championship Final in 2023, the opener announced his decision to retire from the longest format of the game on Wednesday.

"Hello everyone, I would like to share that I am retiring from Test cricket. It’s been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites. Thank you for all the love and support over the years. I will continue to represent India in the ODI format," Rohit posted on Instagram story with the picture of his Test cap no. 280.

Following the 38-year-old veteran batter’s decision to call time on his Test career, former Australia skipper and current PBKS coach Ponting congratulated Rohit on his stellar Test career.