Is Rohit Sharma going to retire from ODI format?
The retirement news came during the Champions Trophy, and there was widespread speculation on whether he would leave, like he did after the T20 World Cup in Barbados last June. Just after leading the team to win the T20 World Cup, he announced his retirement from the T20 format.
In the Champions Trophy, he scored 180 runs, crossing the 11,000-run mark during the tournament. In 273 ODIs, he has scored 11,168 runs at a batting average of 48.76, with 32 centuries and three double centuries.
Rohit Sharma has put an end to the growing speculation surrounding his career. I am not planning to retire, the captain stated after India triumphed over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS) on Sunday night.
He further clarified his stance. One more thing. I'm not going to retire from this format, to ensure no rumors circulate in the future, Rohit, who has led India to four ICC trophy finals, including two victories, asserted.
In fact, this declaration felt more like an announcement rather than just a reply to a query. Following the usual media briefing after the final, he took the chance to emphasize that he had no intentions of leaving the sport.
When partially addressing a question during the media session, he responded in Hindi, indicating that everything would proceed as normal. Future plan? There is no specific plan. What is happening will continue, Rohit said. He suggested that his desire and passion for the game remain vibrant, hinting at his ongoing commitment.
What Rohit Sharma really said about retirement
Rohit said in the press conference after the great victory of Champions Trophy 2025 that "I want to clarify that I am not going anywhere, I am not retiring from ODI format".
Rohit Sharma Dismisses Retirement Speculation, Confirms ODI Commitment
India's ODI skipper, Rohit Sharma, has shut down rumors about his future in the format. In a statement after India's win over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS) on Sunday evening, he made his position clear.
"I am not retiring," Rohit declared categorically, in response to persistent rumors. He went on to explain further, "Just to ensure no rumours are spread, I want to say again I am not walking away from this format." His announcement was made as a standalone statement and not in reaction to any particular question.
Rohit Sharma's Commitment to ODI Cricket
At the post-match conference, Rohit restated in Hindi that there were no near-term changes in his plans. "Future plan? There is no future plan. What is going on will continue," he said, implying that his continuing commitment and intense passion for the game would go on as before.
His Champions Trophy outing was significant, scoring 180 runs and crossing the 11,000-run mark in ODIs. In 273 ODIs, Rohit has scored 11,168 runs at a remarkable average of 48.76, with 32 centuries, including three double centuries.
Retirement Talks Amid Champions Trophy Speculation
During the tournament, rumors had been building regarding Rohit retiring, particularly after he had already retired from T20Is following India's World Cup win in Barbados last June. Now, however, he has put that beyond any doubt by assuring us that his ODI career will indeed go on.
A similar speculation has been over Virat Kohli, who also quit T20Is post the Barbados victory. Kohli put up a good show in the Champions Trophy, scoring 218 runs, including a ton, in five matches, reaffirming his touch in international cricket.
With his latest utterance, Rohit has laid rest to any speculation regarding his ODI career, assuring fans and pundits alike that he remains committed to Indian cricket.
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