After the Mumbai batsman guided the Men in Blue to their first Champions Trophy victory in twelve years on Sunday, March 9, former India cricketer Yograj Singh was pleased to hear Rohit Sharma affirm that he was not considering retirement. Rohit, who defeated New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium with a game-winning 76 off 83 balls, addressed questions regarding his future with the national squad during the press conference held after the game.
Before calling it quits, Yograj encouraged Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to continue playing at least till the 2027 ODI World Cup. According to the former Indian seamer, Rohit and Kohli cannot be made to hang their boots by anyone.
“Rohit Sharma’s announcement that he is not retiring is the best thing. Good job, my son. Neither Virat nor Rohit can be retired. They ought to consider retiring after winning the ODI World Cup in 2027. According to India Today, Yograj stated, “I had stated this prior to India’s victory.”
Rohit Sharma’s fitness was being questioned by some: Yograj Singh
Rohit was attacked on social media by certain fans due to his fitness, and Yuvraj Singh’s father came out to defend him. Yograj scolded the detractors, stating that before criticising Rohit, others such as Congress leader Shama Mohamed should demonstrate their suitability.
“Rohit Sharma’s fitness was being questioned by several. I would like to know how fit Madam (Congress leader Shama Mohamed) is. They are not in the right position to comment on players,” Yograj said.
During the 2025 Champions Trophy, Rohit provided India some fast starts but was unable to muster a significant lead going into the final. But with an over remaining, the 37-year-old’s half-century helped India win the summit match by four wickets, saving his best knock for the biggest stage. With 218 runs from five innings at an average of 54.50, Kohli ended up being the Asian giants’ second-highest run scorer.
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