India’s captain Rohit Sharma has shut down speculation about his ODI future, confirming he has no plans to retire from the white ball format any time soon.

“One more thing, I’m not going to retire from this format—just to make sure no more rumors get spread,” Rohit said, sparking laughter at the post-match press conference.

His statement came after leading India to victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final, where he played a match-winning knock of 76 off 83 balls against New Zealand in Dubai on March 9.

India Snatch Another ICC Trophy

India showcased their dominance once again, restricting New Zealand to 251/7 before chasing down the target with four wickets in hand. Rohit set the foundation with a captain’s innings, while KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja finished the job, guiding India to 254/6 with an over to spare.

This victory adds to India’s recent ICC success, following their T20 World Cup triumph in 2024, where Rohit bid farewell to the shortest format.

“Enjoyment is Key to Success” – Rohit

Reflecting on India’s performance, Rohit credited the team’s depth, understanding, and enjoyment as key factors behind their continued success.

“There’s too much outside pressure and speculation, but we focus on winning and enjoying the game. That’s how we want to play our cricket,” he said.

With an ODI career spanning 273 matches since 2007, Rohit has amassed 11,168 runs, including his record-breaking 264 against Sri Lanka in 2014. He also expressed pride in India’s remarkable consistency, having reached the final of all four major ICC tournaments in recent years.

“I’m really proud to be the captain of this team. Reaching the finals of four major tournaments shows how consistent we are as a unit,” he added.

With Rohit still at the helm, India’s dominance in world cricket looks set to continue.

(Source: ICC)