Rohit Sharma stepped into Test cricket a bit later, even though he had already made waves in limited-overs formats. But he really turned things around, quieted the naysayers, and showed he could shine in the longest format. His knack for adapting to different formats highlights his talent and cements his status as one of the top batters of this generation.

Let’s check out some of his best moments in Test cricket.

177 against the West Indies in Kolkata, 2013.

Rohit Sharma had an incredible debut during Sachin Tendulkar's last Test at Eden Gardens. Coming in at 82 for 4, he turned the game around with an impressive 177 runs off 301 balls, hitting 23 fours and a six. He formed key partnerships, especially with Ravichandran Ashwin, which helped India reach a total of 453 and secure a victory by an innings and 51 runs.

176 against South Africa in Visakhapatnam, 2019.

Rohit got the nod to be a Test opener during the 2019 series against South Africa after a bit of a rough patch. He totally crushed it with a solid 176 runs off 244 balls, smashing 23 fours and six sixes. Teaming up with Mayank Agarwal, they put together a massive 317-run opening partnership, which helped set up a 203-run win.

212 against South Africa, Ranchi, 2019.

Rohit kept up his amazing performance in the series by hitting his first Test double-century, racking up 212 runs off 255 balls. He hit 28 fours and six sixes, contributing to India's massive total of 497. The home team clinched victory by an innings and 202 runs, and Rohit finished the series as the top run-scorer with 529 runs.

127 against England at The Oval in 2021.

Rohit silenced critics about his performance in English conditions with a brilliant 127 in the second innings of the fourth Test. Facing tough swing and seam movement, his innings steadied India’s second innings and played a key role in securing a 157-run win.

161 against England in Chennai, 2021.

Rohit had an amazing performance at Chepauk, scoring 161 runs off 231 balls on a tricky pitch. His blend of aggressive shots and smart play against the English spinners led India to a massive 317-run victory, setting the stage for a comeback in the series.

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