Rohit Sharma is likely to make an announcement about his ODI career after the Champions Trophy 2025 concludes, no matter what the result is. If India wins the trophy against New Zealand, Rohit will be just the second captain to lift multiple ICC titles, after MS Dhoni. But with speculations rising, most think that this may be his last match in India’s ODI shirt.
Rohit Sharma’s Fate To Be Decided After Champions Trophy Final
After India’s T20 World Cup 2024 victory in Barbados, both Rohit and Virat Kohli retired from the shortest version of the game. Now, with another big final coming up, talks regarding Rohit’s possible ODI retirement have gained momentum. As per BCCI sources, a post-tournament meeting between Rohit and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar will decide his fate.
Shubman Gill On Retirement Talks
In contrast to most teams in which selectors unilaterally make decisions on retirement, Indian cricket typically gives old players the discretion of making common choices with the board. Rohit Sharma’s retirement speculations gained more momentum when he avoided the pre-game media conference. His deputy Shubman Gill too declined comments, and said “no discussions on retirement”, citing how delicate the issue was at this time.
India Vs New Zealand In Champions Trophy Final
India is all set to face New Zealand in Champions Trophy final and it is for the first time that both the teams will play for the first time in 25 years. New Zealand defeated South Africa by 50 runs in the second semifinal at Lahore on March 5, Monday. India was the first team to clinch their final spot as they defeated Australia in first semifinal of Champions Trophy 2025.
(With PTI Inputs)
