Rohit Sharma Silences Retirement Rumors with Stunning Century
Rohit Sharma's Remarkable Performance at Lord's
Rohit Sharma was anticipated to play his last match for India during the ODI at Lord's against England, but his outstanding century has dispelled those retirement speculations. Recently, he was spotted at the opening match of The Hundred 2026 season at the Kia Oval, where MI London faced off against Sunrisers Leeds. Former Indian coach and commentator Ravi Shastri commented on the ongoing discussions about Rohit's future while observing him at the Kia Oval. Shastri referred to Rohit's century at Lord's as a 'tight slap with the bat,' expressing his thoughts on the rumors surrounding the player's career.
"Well, the hitman is in, Ravi. Yes, he'll be nice and relaxed after silencing his critics. A lot of noise made before that last one-day international, and then a reply, a nice tight slap with the bat. 138. His first hundred at Lord's. Yeah, he's seen it all, five titles for the Mumbai Indians as captain," Shastri remarked during the match commentary.
Insights from Ashwin on Rohit and Virat
Ashwin On Rohit And Virat
Numerous former cricketers have shared their views on the futures of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. In a bold statement, Ravichandran Ashwin emphasized that neither the team management nor the selectors could influence the careers of these two players. "They cannot touch Virat and Rohit if they want to play. It is because of their credentials. Rohit has scored almost 12,000 runs; they cannot touch him. The other thing is that they are batters, and if you touch them, they have an army. People come to see them. If you drop them, it will just break the roof down," Ashwin stated on his YouTube channel.
Focusing on Rohit, Ashwin mentioned that his drive to participate in the upcoming ODI World Cup is a greater motivator than responding to criticism. "The position he is in and the way he batted, it's not that difficult for him. We have seen him for so many years; there's nothing left to prove. Whom does he have to prove? It is only about the internal appetite: I want to go to the World Cup, that's why I need to play like this," Ashwin concluded.