Fact Check: Is Rohit Sharma retire from IPL after the 2025 season?

After the current season, Rohit Sharma is reportedly leaving the Indian Premier League. Notably, the former MI captain has not played well for MI in the 2025 Indian Premier League. There have been rumours on the internet that Rohit is quitting the format entirely since he hasn’t lived up to the standards in the three games he has played so far.

Breaking news : Rohit Sharma retires from IPL 😳 Wishing him all the best for future endeavors ! #RohitSharma #RohitSharma𓃵 #retire #AprilFoolDay pic.twitter.com/2usq1gWNF1

— Altamash Iqbal (@altamashi25) April 1, 2025

Rohit Sharma and Dhoni are expected to retire by the end of this IPL season. pic.twitter.com/5BJ1uR5siy

— Lucifer (@LuciferCric) April 1, 2025

Fact Check: Rohit Sharma’s IPL retirement announcement is merely an April Fools’ prank!

Following thorough investigation, the reports of Rohit’s retirement may be definitively dismissed as a fake narrative proliferating on social media. Considering that today is April 1, various fabricated reports and tweets have circulated as part of an April Fools’ Day prank, with this being a prominent example.

No formal information regarding Rohit’s retirement has been released to far. It has consistently upheld journalistic ethics and pledges to provide the latest news and updates on cricket while ensuring the highest standards of truth and authenticity.