Rohit Sharma Announces Retirement from T20 International Cricket
After leading India to a historic victory in the World Cup final, captain Rohit Sharma dropped a bombshell by announcing his retirement from T20 international cricket. This decision came as a shock to many fans and cricket enthusiasts, as Rohit has been a stalwart in the T20 format for India.
Rohit clarified that while he would continue to represent India in Test and ODI formats, he felt that it was the right time to step away from T20 cricket. His departure from the shortest format of the game marks the end of an era for one of India’s most successful captains.
“This was my last (T20I) game as well,” Rohit revealed in a press conference following the final. “No better time to say goodbye to this format. I’ve loved every moment of this. I started my India career playing this format. This is what I wanted, I wanted to win the cup. I wanted this badly.”
With 4231 runs in 159 appearances, Rohit holds the title of the leading run-scorer in T20 internationals. His record-breaking five centuries in the format further solidify his legacy as one of India’s greatest cricketers.
Having played pivotal roles in two T20 World Cup victories, first in 2007 as a young talent and then as captain in 2024, Rohit’s contributions to Indian cricket will be remembered for years to come. His farewell from T20 cricket marks the end of an illustrious chapter in Indian cricket history.
