Delhi: After the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (ICC Champions Trophy), the speculation of veteran opener Rohit Sharma’s retirement from the ODI format was intensified. However, the captain of India dismissed the rumors and made it clear that he would continue to play in ODI cricket and at the moment there is no intention of retirement. Meanwhile, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has given the important reason for Rohit not retiring.
According to 50 -year -old Ricky Ponting, Rohit Sharma has still not forgotten the defeat against Australia in the final of the ODI World Cup 2023. For this reason, they want to remain in ODI cricket and are preparing to play 2027 ODI World Cup. Ponting believes that Rohit wants to give himself another chance and that is why he did not decide for retirement.
Rohit Sharma’s amazing innings in final
Significantly, Rohit Sharma, who made India champions in the Champions Trophy 2025, was average in the entire tournament, but played a key role in winning the team by playing a crucial innings of 77 runs against New Zealand in the final. He was also adjudged Player of the Match for this performance.
It was believed that Rohit could declare his retirement after the final, but he made it clear that he would continue cricket now. Rohit Sharma himself said, “I am not retiring, please do not believe in rumors related to retirement.”
The Indian team defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets in the final match played in Dubai and captured the Champions Trophy Khikab for the third time.
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