Rohit Sharma has once again proved why he is one of India's biggest match-winners. The former Indian captain silenced all the retirement rumours with a brilliant century in the third and final ODI against England at Lord's after facing criticism for his poor performances lately.
After Rohit's memorable knock, the Hitman's childhood coach Dinesh Lad shared the real reason why the Indian opener has not announced his retirement from international cricket. Lad revealed that Rohit has one big dream left in his career, and that is why retirement is not on his mind.
Before the third and final ODI at Lord's, there were massive speculations that Rohit Sharma could retire from international cricket after the England series. But Rohit answered everyone with his bat. The Hitman played a superb innings of 138 runs from 110 balls, hitting 17 fours and five sixes. Amid this, KL Rahul's batting demotion leaves ex-India star fuming: "Absolute waste".
It was one of the best knocks of his ODI career and reminded everyone that he is still capable of winning matches for India, especially under pressure. After the match, Dinesh Lad revealed that he had spoken to Rohit just two days before the final ODI at Lord's.
The coach told Rohit that he wanted to see him playing in the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup and was confident that he would still be part of the India national cricket team. Lad further said that Rohit's century showed exactly what kind of player he is. He praised the way Rohit handled pressure, built his innings patiently and used his experience to keep India in the chase.
Dinesh Lad backs Rohit despite all the criticism
Rohit’s childhood coach also shared that he never believed the recent retirement rumours. Praising his century at Lord’s, Lad has noted that the way he paced and constructed his innings showed his experience, temperament and class. The coach believes that Rohit has once again established himself as a “strong contender to represent India in the 2027 ODI World Cup”.
Dinesh Lad was quoted as saying by PTI: “Two days ago, I spoke to him. I told him that I want to see him playing in the 2027 ODI World Cup, and I was confident that he would be there. Today, he showed everyone what he is capable of. There has been a lot of criticism that Rohit Sharma should retire – that he has done enough and that his time is over.
I never agreed with that criticism. I always believed in his ability, and today he answered all his critics with his performance. Critics will always continue to criticise, but such things do not affect him. He remains focused on his cricket and on contributing to the team.”
Childhood coach reveals why Rohit Sharma didn't take retirement
The childhood coach also shared the biggest reason why Rohit Sharma wants to continue playing ODI cricket. He said Rohit Sharma still remembers the disappointment of missing India's 2011 World Cup-winning squad. He also has not forgotten the pain of losing the 2023 ODI World Cup final to Australia in Ahmedabad.
Since Rohit’s biggest dream is still to win the ODI World Cup for India, Lad said he still has the hunger, class and ability to lead India on the biggest stage and wants him to be part of the 2017 event. He even pointed out that Rohit already won the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy, but he won’t leave the game until he wins the ODI World Cup.
Lad signed off by saying, “One thing that has always stayed with him is the disappointment of missing out on the 2011 ODI World Cup squad and the heartbreak of India falling short in the 2023 ODI World Cup final. Ever since then, his biggest dream has been to win the 50-over World Cup for India. If India wants to lift the ODI World Cup next year, Rohit is a must-have in the team.”
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