After a long wait, Team India lifted the T20 World Cup trophy just a few days ago. After MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma won the prestigious trophy. After performing exceptionally well, they lifted the trophy. But on that big stage, skipper Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from T20s. Now after a few times of that announcement, he hinted about his ODI and T20 retirement.
Rohit’s Goodbye to Shortest Format:
After a heartbreaking defeat in the 2023 ODI World Cup, Team India made it into the T20 World Cup 2024. They rocked the tournament with their excellence. They registered wins in all the group and Super Eight stage matches. They appeared in the final match with an unbeaten streak. On that big stage, they won the match by 7 runs. With that win, They lifted the T20 World Cup after 17 years.
After India’s T20 World Cup victory against South Africa, Rohit Sharma announced in the post-match press conference that he has retired from T20 internationals. He finishes with 4231 runs from 159 matches, including five centuries and 32 fifties. Rohit Sharma remains active in Test and ODI formats, focusing on his ongoing career in those arenas.
While announcing his retirement, he said, “”This was my last game as well. I’ve enjoyed since the time I started playing this format. Better a time to say goodbye to this format. I’ve loved every moment of this. This is what I wanted – I wanted to win the cup.”
Rohit’s Hint to International Retirement:
Fans were saddened by Rohit Sharma’s retirement from T20 Internationals following India’s World Cup triumph, but many understood his desire to end on a high note. His decision stirred speculation about his future in Test and ODI cricket. However, at the launch of his Cricket Academy in the USA, Rohit reassured supporters.
He clarified that he hadn’t yet made firm decisions about his future but intended to continue playing for some time. Rohit also definitively dismissed rumors about retiring from all forms of cricket. He returned to the US a month after the T20 World Cup to launch his academy in Dallas, where he addressed questions about his retirement plans.
Rohit said, “I just said it. I don’t do that far ahead. So clearly, you will be seeing me play for a while.”
Next year, Pakistan will host the Champions Trophy. BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed Rohit Sharma’s captaincy for the 2025 tournament, sparking excitement among fans. They look forward to seeing Sharma possibly lead India to another historic victory, following their recent triumph in the T20 World Cup.
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