Social media erupted as the news spread like wildfire regarding Rohit Sharma announcing his retirement from Test cricket. Former and active cricketers took to social media to share their reaction to the big news regarding the former Test skipper. Rohit announced on social media. He posted an Instagram story confirming his decision. He said,” Hello everyone, I would just 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”. Let us take a look at how cricketers reacted to the big news: View this post on Instagram A post shared by J U R E L (@dhruvjurel) Dhruv Jurel, the young wicketkeeper-batter who made his Test debut under Rohit’s leadership, had a short but heartfelt post, sending his wishes. He said,” Always my first captain, happy retirement bhaiya”. Mayank Agarwal, who was recently brought in as RCB’s replacement for the injured Devdutt Padikkal also took to Instagram to share the news. He said,” The walks from the pavilion, the silent understanding between the 22 years, the shared laughs in the dressing room, and the dominating mindset in the middle”. Image Courtesy: Instagram Stories. Former India cricketer Parthiv Patel wrote, ‘End of an era! Your grit, grace, leadership in Test cricket wicket be a big part of India’s cricket journey. Thank you for the memories, captain!’ (Image: Instagram Stories) Fellow teammate with the national team, KL Rahul shared his retirement wishes by saying,: Been an absolute honour opening the batting with you, playing with and under your leadership”. (Image: Instagram Stories) Rishabh Pant, who played a big role under Rohit’s captaincy took to Instagram to share his heartfelt wishes. “Your presence and impact will echo in that dressing room forever. Always love @rohitsharma45 bhai”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rishabh Pant (@rishabpant) Fellow Mumbai teammate and opening batter, Yashasvi Jaiswal had some kind words as well for his first captain. He said, “Rohit bhai, sharing the crease with you in whites was nothing less than a blessing. Thank you for everything”. (Image: Instagram Stories) The former Indian cricketer and fellow opening batter, Shikhar Dhawan also sent in his retirement wishes for Rohit. He said,”The whites are off, but life’s got a new Test lined up. Go ace it like you always do”.