ICC champions trophy 2025: In the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the Indian team registered a historic victory by defeating New Zealand by 4 wickets. After this brilliant performance, Indian captain Rohit Sharma has made a big statement about his retirement. He made it clear that he would not retire from ODI format and at the moment he has no plan for the future.
Rohit Sharma dismisses speculation of retirement
After the match, when Rohit Sharma was asked about his future, he said in clear words, “There is no future plan. As it is going on, I will continue to run. I am not going to retire from ODIs, do not spread any rumor.” His comment made it clear that he would continue his contribution in Indian cricket. Let us know that the Indian captain batted brilliantly in the final match and completed a half -century in 41 balls and scored a total of 76 runs. He hit 7 fours and 3 sixes in this innings. However, he was stumped out by wicketkeeper Tom Latham off Rachin Ravindra.
KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya praised
After the final match, Rohit Sharma also appreciated KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya fiercely. He said, “KL Rahul’s mind is very strong. He easily withstand the pressure, which is why we put him in the middle order. He gives freedom to the aggressive batsmen like Hardik Pandya to play openly.”
Expressed happiness over the performance of the team
Regarding his aggressive batting in the final, Rohit said, “Our performance throughout the tournament was excellent. I am very happy with the way we showed the game. It was not natural for me, but was trying to do something new. Rahul Bhai (Rahul Dravid) and now Gautam Bhai (Gautam Gambhir) have got a new direction to our team.”
The Indian captain also thanked the fans who supported the team. He said, “It was not our home ground, but the fans made it a domestic ground -like atmosphere. This victory would have been incomplete without their support.”
