India’s beloved ‘Hitman’ has stepped away from Test cricket, but he continues to be a strong pillar for the Indian cricket team. Recently, Rohit Sharma surprised all the viewers and his fans by appearing on Day 3 of the fifth Test between India and England. On his unexpected appearance, fans went wild, and the entire stadium cheered for him.
Rohit Sharma’s surprise visit at The Ovals
Rohit Sharma gave a sweet and special surprise to all the cricket fans, when he went to watch the Test match of India and England at The Oval. Just before the Test series started, Rohit Sharma had broken hearts by announcing his retirement from Test cricket, which made this appearance even more special. Just when Yashasvi Jaiswal and Akash Deep were playing strongly and built an amazing partnership, cameras caught a relaxed Rohit Sharma in the stands and that moment didn’t go unnoticed. Fans loved that little clip of the ‘Hitman’.
Fans reaction on Rohit Sharma’s surprise visit
The moment Rohit Sharma appeared on the stand, fans on social media went crazy. They couldn’t keep calm as the former Test captain was seen cheering for the Indian team. Many fans took to their X handle (formerly Twitter) to express their excitement. Hashtags like #Rohit Sharma and #HitmanAtOval started trending and some fans also called him the ‘lucky charm’ of the team. One fan commented, “From winning the MOTM at The Oval to enjoying Indian batting despite being forced to retire.” Another fan commented, “Captain Rohit Sharma in the Oval to support India.”
Rohit Sharma announced retirement from Test cricket
In May 2025, Rohit Sharma broke several hearts, when he announced his retirement from Test cricket, just a few weeks before Test Cricket began. The announcement shocked many fans and cricket experts, especially because Rohit Sharma was a powerful player, who was known for his strong leadership.
Rohit Sharma’s cricket journey
Rohit Sharma’s cricket journey began at a young age in Mumbai. He made his international debut in 2007, in an ODI against Ireland, but he gained recognition by his powerful performance in the 2007 T20 World Cup. Even though he faced inconsistency in the early years of his career, he made a stable position for himself as an opener.
His career reached new heights when he scored the first double century in 2013 and when he scored 264 runs against Sri Lanka. Later, he became the captain of the IPL team, Mumbai Indians, and under his captainship, he led the team to five wins. In Tests, he impressed fans after becoming an opener in 2019. In 2022, he became India’s full-time captain across all formats.
Rohit Sharma’s personal life
Beyond the cricket field, Rohit Sharma has a beautiful personal life. He married his friend and sports manager, Ritika Sajdeh in December 2015. Their bond is loved by the fans because of the way they support each other. Ritika is often seen cheering for Rohit, with fingers crossed. The couple welcomed their daughter, Samaira in December 2018, and they often share glimpses from their life on social media.
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