Rohit Sharma has silenced all the retirement talk with his bat. The former India captain smashed a brilliant century in the third and final ODI against England at Lord's, just days after reports claimed that his international career could end with the tour.
After Rohit's record century at Lord’s, former Indian batter Mohammad Kaif has mocked the Hitman’s critics. Kaif took a dig at the retirement rumours and said that only Rohit should decide when he wants to retire from international cricket. Amid this, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma next match: When will India legends play again after England series?
Before the Lord's ODI, several reports claimed that the Indian team management wanted to move on from Rohit ahead of the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup. There was also a lot of talk that the third ODI against England could be the 39-year-old's last match for India.
The pressure became even bigger because Rohit had failed to make a big impact in the first two ODIs against England, with many fans and experts questioning his future. But Rohit answered everyone in perfect style.
The experienced opener played a superb innings of 138 runs from 110 balls, hitting 17 fours and five sixes. However, his knock could not save India from the 27-run defeat. Amid this, Nathan Smith beats Shubman Gill to win ICC Player of the Month award for June 2026.
"Hogaya retirement": Mohammad Kaif takes swipe at Rohit Sharma's critics
After India lost the ODI series to England 2-1, Mohammad Kaif shared a video on his social media handle and hailed Rohit Sharma. He said Rohit has given so much to Indian cricket over the years that nobody else should decide when he retires.
The cricket pundit also said Rohit's century at Lord’s became even more special because it came when he was under huge pressure. Despite all the criticism and retirement rumours, Rohit stayed calm and let his bat do the talking.
Mohammad Kaif said in a video on his Instagram, “Hogaya retirement? Katwali Naak. Don't be ridiculous. Rohit Sharma will decide his own retirement; he has earned that right. He has done so much for India. He will leave on his own terms. Yet, there is so much pressure with people saying, “Brother, you're done, just retire.” It was under that very pressure that he scored a century at Lord's in this match.”
The former Indian batter believes Rohit can still do a lot for Indian cricket and he should get full support from captain Shubman Gill, head coach Gautam Gambhir and the BCCI instead of facing constant questions about his future despite playing only ODIs.
He further noted, “Just imagine if Shubman Gill, as captain, were to openly state in the media that he wants Rohit in the 2027 World Cup; if the BCCI declared that no one should question Rohit Sharma, affirming their full support and stating he can play as long as he wishes, then just imagine what he would achieve.
Right now, he is under pressure, feeling like no one is standing by him; everyone is just waiting for him to fail so they can drop him. Yet, even under that pressure, he has managed to score a century.”
Mohammad Kaif urges Team India to fully back Rohit Sharma after Lord's heroics
Kaif feels that when a senior player knows the captain, coach and team management trust him, he plays with much more freedom and confidence. He believes Rohit still has the hunger to perform and can continue winning matches for India if he is backed properly.
He signed off by saying, “Once he realises that his team, captain, coach, and the BCCI are all standing firmly behind him, he will scale the Himalayas. He is the kind of player who would give his all for the cause. You have your answer. Hopefully, from this point on, everyone will maintain some calm and allow him to play with peace of mind.”
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