Islamabad, Mar 10, 2025: Following a superb victory over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final, Rohit Sharma denied ODI retirement rumors, confirming his continuation.
The opening batter, who played a crucial role with a quickfire 76 runs in the final, emphasized that such rumours should not be spread.
The win marked their third Champions Trophy title and added to their recent T20 World Cup triumph, which followed their 2023 ODI World Cup final loss to Australia.
Reflecting on the strategy, Rohit highlighted the significance of spinners in their success, stating that the well-used pitches in Dubai favored spin bowling.
This insight led to the selection of four spinners, who played a key role in successful campaign.
The captain acknowledged that the team faced pressure in the final after losing three early wickets but praised their ability to recover.
He also admitted that the 2023 World Cup final loss remained a regret but took pride in consistent performances across global tournaments.
India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, playing all matches in Dubai due to political tensions that prevented them from traveling to host nation Pakistan.
It is worth mentioning that the Indian skipper was expected to announce his retirement from the ODI format after the final of the event.
