‘I Am Still Hearing This Rumour’: Rohit Sharma’s Cheeky Reply on Retirement Buzz
The update didn't come from a stiff press conference, but during an episode of his television show, Family Full House with Rohit Sharma. Sitting alongside Bollywood guests Karisma Kapoor and Chunky Panday, the trio was asked by a fan to name the wildest rumours they keep hearing about themselves. After Kapoor brushed off gossip about her strict diet and Panday laughed at his reputation for being stingy, Rohit addressed the rumour about his retirement.
XtraTime Webdesk: There were a lot of buzz about Rohit Sharma's ODI retirement. The former Indian skipper has officially pulled the plug on months of media chatter regarding his ODI retirement, making it clear that he still has plenty left in the tank as the 2027 World Cup approaches.
The update didn't come from a stiff press conference, but during an episode of his television show, Family Full House with Rohit Sharma. Sitting alongside Bollywood guests Karisma Kapoor and Chunky Panday, the trio was asked by a fan to name the wildest rumours they keep hearing about themselves. After Kapoor brushed off gossip about her strict diet and Panday laughed at his reputation for being stingy, Rohit addressed the rumour about his retirement.
"The rumour I did hear and I am still hearing, is that I am going to retire," Rohit said on the show. "I hope all of these rumours about all three of us have been debunked."
That single statement sets the record straight. Having already stepped away from T20Is and Test cricket, the 50-over format is now Rohit's sole focus at the international level. His numbers on the field back up his desire to continue. Across his last 10 ODI outings, the veteran opener has made two centuries and two fifties while maintaining a brisk strike rate around 110.50.
With his fearless powerplay approach and crucial mentorship for Shubman Gill at the top, Rohit remains central to India's plans for South Africa in 2027.