The cricketing world has been rocked by a wave of retirements over the past two months, with six prominent players stepping away from international cricket, leaving fans emotional and teams facing new challenges.

India’s Test Legends Bid Farewell

• On May 7, 2025, Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket, ending a remarkable career as a batsman and captain.

• Just five days later, on May 12, Virat Kohli also retired from Tests, marking the end of an era for Indian cricket and paving the way for fresh leadership.

Veterans from Other Nations Step Down

• Sri Lanka’s all-rounder Angelo Mathews retired from Test cricket on May 23, closing a significant chapter for Lankan cricket.

• Australia’s hard-hitting Glenn Maxwell retired from ODIs on June 2, though he continues to play T20s.

Complete International Retirement

• South African wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen and West Indies’ dynamic batsman Nicholas Pooran announced full retirement from all international formats. Klaasen, 33, and Pooran, surprisingly young at 29, appear to be focusing on franchise cricket careers.

This spate of retirements marks a turning point in world cricket, signaling a shift towards newer talents and evolving team dynamics.