Rohit Sharma Retirement? Gill Reveals | Cricket News

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

• Shubman Gill reacted to the Rohit Sharma retirement rumors.
• Gill said Rohit has not discussed his ODI retirement plan with the Indian team yet.
• The team’s focus is on winning the Champions Trophy, and the captain is also focused on that.
• Rohit Sharma was facing criticism due to poor form.
• Gill said Rohit might take the retirement call after the match.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Indian cricket team vice-captain Shubman Gill has responded to the Rohit Sharma retirement rumors, stating that Rohit has not yet discussed his ODI retirement plan with the team. Speaking at a press conference before the Champions Trophy final, Gill said that the team’s sole focus is on winning the Champions Trophy, and captain Rohit Sharma is also concentrating on this goal.

Rohit Sharma was under intense scrutiny coming into the Champions Trophy following the team’s poor performance in the Test format. After losing two Test series against New Zealand and Australia, Sharma had even dropped himself from the final match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy amidst a form crisis.

With criticism regarding his fitness levels and batting performance, many argued that the Champions Trophy might be the final chance given to the India captain before the Indian Cricket Board begins a transition process ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.

When Gill was asked if Rohit Sharma would retire after the final on Sunday, he replied that the captain might make that decision after the match.

Gill said, “We have not discussed it. All the talk and discussion is about winning the match, and what we need to do to win it. He has not spoken to the team or me about this. I think Rohit is also thinking about winning the final. I think once the match finishes tomorrow, he will make a call, but I haven’t heard anything about this from anyone on the team.”

Before the Champions Trophy, Indian captain Rohit Sharma was in decent form. However, he has been unable to replicate that form in the tournament. Despite the lack of runs, India’s coach defended the captain after the match against Australia, stating that the team management assesses players based on their impact on the team.

India will face New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final in Dubai. The two teams have met twice in the ICC Trophy final, with New Zealand winning both times. Rohit Sharma’s performance will be particularly important in this match.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

• Shubman Gill responded to Rohit Sharma retirement rumors.
• Rohit has not yet discussed his retirement plan with the team.
• The team is focused on winning the Champions Trophy.
• Rohit Sharma was facing criticism due to poor form.
• Gill said Rohit might take the retirement call after the match.

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