Delhi: After the Indian team’s title win in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli had announced their retirement from T20 International cricket. India won the T20 World Cup title by defeating South Africa in Barbados on 29 July. However, Rohit retired only from T20I cricket and made it clear that he will continue to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Now for the first time Rohit has talked about the reason for retiring from this format.
While talking to Jitendra Choukse in a podcast, Sharma explained the reason behind his decision. He said, “I took retirement from T20 International only because my time was over. I enjoyed playing this format a lot. I played for 17 years and achieved a lot.”
Hitman further said, “After winning the title of T20 World Cup 2024, I felt that this is the right time to say that now I should move forward and give a chance to new players. Many players can perform well for India.”
Rohit also discussed his fitness and said that he is still ready to represent India in all three formats. He told how he keeps his mind prepared, so that he can maintain the level of fitness required for international cricket.
He said, “Retirement from T20I had no effect on me. I felt it was the right time. I can still play all three formats. Fitness is in your mind. “How you prepare your mind is what matters.”
Under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, the Indian team ended the ICC trophy drought.
It is noteworthy that under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, India ended the 10-year ICC trophy drought and won an ICC title for the first time after the 2013 Champions Trophy. He scored 4231 runs in 151 innings in T20 International, which included 5 centuries and 32 half-centuries. Rohit is the only Indian player who has won two T20 World Cups.
FAQ
Which is Rohit Sharma’s village?
Sharma was born on 30 April 1987 in Nagpur, Maharashtra state, India. Bansod Happened in.
What is Rohit Sharma’s T20I record?
He scored 4231 runs in 151 innings in T20 International, which included 5 centuries and 32 half-centuries. Rohit is the only Indian player who has won two T20 World Cups.
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