Indian captain Rohit Sharma has firmly put to rest any speculation regarding his retirement from ODI cricket following his team’s victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand on Sunday.
Rohit, who played a crucial role in India’s third Champions Trophy triumph with a blistering 76 runs, made it clear that he has no intention of retiring from the 50-over format.
“I’m not retiring from this format… make sure no rumours are spread,” Rohit Sharma stated, putting an end to the swirling retirement rumours.
India’s victory in the Champions Trophy 2025 marks their second consecutive ICC tournament triumph, having won the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 last year.
Rohit Sharma also spoke about the team’s strategic approach in Dubai, highlighting the importance of spinners in their success during the tournament.
“When I learned that the tournament was going to be played in Dubai, we decided to select four spinners because the conditions here favour spin bowling. The pitch had been used enough, and in such conditions, spinners can become match-winners,” he explained.
Reflecting on the tense moments in the final, where India lost three early wickets, Rohit admitted that the situation created significant pressure.
“It was a tough phase. We needed a big partnership to stabilise the innings. Thankfully, we managed to recover and play our way back into the game,” he said.
Rohit also touched upon the disappointment of India’s loss in the ICC World Cup 2023 final against Australia in Ahmedabad, acknowledging the heartbreak but emphasizing the team’s remarkable achievements since then.
“The 2023 World Cup final, especially on home soil, is a regret. But when I look at our performances over the past three years—winning every match in the T20 World Cup, securing that trophy, and now claiming victory in the Champions Trophy—it shows how far we’ve come,” he concluded.
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