Rohit Sharma Dismisses Retirement Rumors Post CT 2025 Victory
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Synopsis
After leading India to victory in the 2025 Champions Trophy final, Rohit Sharma firmly states he is not retiring from ODIs. He scored 76 runs against New Zealand and praised senior players for inspiring the younger generation.
Key Takeaways
- Rohit Sharma is not retiring from ODIs.
- He scored 76 runs in the Champions Trophy final.
- Senior players inspire younger team members.
- Shreyas Iyer played a key role in the victory.
- The next ODI World Cup is scheduled for 2027.
Dubai, March 10 (NationPress) India’s captain Rohit Sharma has made it clear that he has no intentions of retiring from ODIs following the team's impressive four-wicket victory against New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy final held here on Sunday. The right-handed batsman scored 76 runs, including seven fours and three sixes, which significantly contributed to India's successful run chase in the challenging conditions of Dubai.
In the post-match press conference, Rohit stated, “I am not going to retire from this format,” adding, “Koi future plan hai nahi, jo chal raha hai chalega” (there is no future plan, whatever is happening will continue).
The 37-year-old cricketer had previously announced his retirement from T20Is following India’s victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup, which led many to speculate about his future in white-ball cricket, especially with the next ODI World Cup scheduled for 2027 in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
Rohit made his ODI debut against Ireland on June 23, 2007, and has played 273 matches for the Indian national team, amassing 11,168 runs.
The batsman from Mumbai also praised the senior players, referring to them as stalwarts of the Indian team, and noted that their passion inspires younger players to elevate their game.
“There is a lot of hunger even in guys who have played a lot of cricket, and it rubs down on even the younger players. We have 5-6 players who are real stalwarts… it makes the job easier for all of us,” he remarked.
Rohit further acknowledged fellow Mumbaikar Shreyas Iyer, who finished the tournament as the second-highest run-scorer with 241 runs in five matches, just behind New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra.
The Indian captain referred to Iyer as the ‘silent hero’ of India’s victory.
“Shreyas Iyer was the silent hero, he was very crucial in the middle order. Even when I got out today, Shreyas had a crucial partnership with Axar,” Rohit concluded.
