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Former Test Captain Arrives at The Oval to Support Team India On Day 3 of ENG vs IND 2025 5th Test

LONDON, ENGLAND, AUG 2 – Rohit Sharma attended the match to support India after retiring from Test cricket in May 2025 as India secured only their second-ever win at The Oval, officials said.

  • At The Oval in London, Rohit Sharma made a rare appearance on Day 3 of the fifth Test, three months after retiring from Test cricket.
  • Rohit Sharma, former India Test captain, retired in May, stating `Hello everyone, I would just like to share that I am retiring from Test cricket...` on his Instagram story, and Shubman Gill succeeded him as Test captain.
  • In the day's opening session, India reached 189/3 in 44 overs, with Jaiswal unbeaten on 85 and Akash Deep scoring 66, as conditions improved for batting.
  • Following his surprise appearance, India went on to win, only their second victory at The Oval, and fans cheered in excitement.
  • Beyond Tests, he plans to play until the 2027 World Cup in South Africa and next appears after the Asia Cup 2025.
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Special guest: Rohit Sharma in attendance at Oval test between India-England - The Tribune

Former India Test captain Rohit Sharma visited the Oval to cheer the Men in Blue on Day 3 of the fifth and final Test against England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

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Rohit Sharma makes appearance at Oval to attend fifth Test between England and India: WATCH

Former India Test captain Rohit Sharma made his appearance at the Oval as he attended the fifth Test between England and India on Day 3 on Saturday. Rohit, who had announced his Test retirement earlier in May, reached London and visited the stadium to watch the Indian team in action for the final Test of the series.  A few fans greeted Rohit outside the stadium before he entered the venue. He was seen in the stands and waved at the fans with a b…

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Rohit Sharma makes an appearance at Oval for IND vs ENG 5th Test

In May, Rohit had announced his retirement from Test cricket.

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Rohit Makes Appearance During India vs England Test, Fans Can't Keep Calm

Fans on social media were delighted to see Rohit Sharma, who last played for India during the successful Champions Trophy campaign earlier this year.

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Former Test captain arrives at The Oval to support Team India On Day 3 of ENG vs IND 2025 5th Test

Veteran Team India batter Rohit Sharma was seen arriving at the Kia Oval Ground in London to support Shubman Gill and co. ahead of Day 3 of the fifth Test against England.

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India Today broke the news in India on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
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