Rohit Sharma signals ODI retirement talks are getting serious now. The Indian cricket captain completed 18 years of playing international cricket. He might stop playing ODI matches soon, he recently posted an Instagram story with a caption of “Forever greateful”. Cricket fans feel worried about losing their favorite player. But Rohit wants to play until the 2027 World Cup.
Rohit played his first international match on June 23, 2007. Ireland was the team he faced that day. Nobody knew he would become such a big star. He wrote a thank you message on social media recently. Rohit felt happy about his long cricket journey.
Rohit Made Some Incredible Cricket Records
Rohit played 273 ODI matches in his career so far. He scored more than 19,000 runs in all cricket games. His best ODI score was 264 runs against Sri Lanka. That score broke the world record for the highest individual runs.
T20 and Test cricket are something Rohit already quit playing. He played 67 Test matches and made 4,301 runs in total. ODI cricket has become his main focus area now. Rohit gives his best efforts in these shorter game formats.
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India won the T20 World Cup in 2024 when Rohit was captain. The team also won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. Rohit felt really proud after these big wins happened. Other players like playing under Rohit because he stays calm.
Rohit’s Recent Form and Holiday Plans
Rohit scored 418 runs in the latest IPL tournament season. He hit four fifties during those IPL matches this year. His batting skills remain sharp despite playing for many years. Rohit took his family on vacation to Abu Dhabi after IPL.
Rohit still captains India in the ODI format. He remains crucial for India’s success in international cricket matches. Rohit Sharma signals ODI retirement but wants to continue playing. He dreams of leading India in the 2027 World Cup.
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Cricket lovers wait for his final retirement decision anxiously. Many fans hope Rohit will play cricket for more years. His retirement will end a golden period of Indian cricket.
