India’s Test captain Rohit Sharma announced his exit from his red-ball career. The 38-year-old star shared the news on his Instagram story on Wednesday, May 7. His decision is effective immediately, just weeks before India’s next Test series against England which starts on June 20.

Rohit bid goodbye after playing 67 tough Test matches, scoring 4,301 runs at an average of 40.57. He also notched up 12 centuries, with a career-best of 212 points. While he stayed strong in the white-ball format, his Test form dipped. He made just one century in his last 19 innings.

Rohit wrote in his post, ‘It's been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites�? He had already quit T20Is after guiding India to their 2024 T20 World Cup win. Now, he plans to focus more on ODIs, where he remains one of India’s top players.

The Indian cricket governing body also paid tribute to the veteran online with a post, ‘Thank you, Captain. End of an era in whites�?

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Pakistan spinner Sufiyan Muqeem made history as he became the first cricketer to score more than 10 runs while batting at no. 12. His unexpected role came after a late change in Pakistan's lineup in their second ODI match against New Zealand at Hamilton on Wednesday, April 2.

Muqeem's sudden appearance in the 12th position was due to a concussion substitute ruling. Their fast bowler Haris Rauf suffered a head injury, which led Naseem Shah to replace him. 

The quick change pushed Muqeem into play, where he managed to add a crucial 13 runs in 10 balls with a four and six. His knock stood out in an otherwise tough game for Pakistan that day.

PAK falls to NZ for the second time

Despite Muqeem’s record, together with Faheem Ashraf and Naseem’s batting skills, Pakistan could not avoid defeat. New Zealand secured a series-clinching win in the second match, winning the three-match series 2-0.

Batting first, the hosts swiftly posted a 292/8 total in their 50 overs, while Pakistan struggled throughout the match, leaving with an 84-run deficit. Their final match will be played on Saturday, April 5, at Mount Maunganui.

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