Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma likely to announce retirement today if...

India is all set to lock horns with New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium today. This could be yet another classic Indo-Kiwi encounter. Led by Rohit Sharma, India have dominated throughout the Champions Trophy 2025 tournament.

With the heroics of Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and other players, the Men in Blue breezed past Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand in the group stage before overcoming Australia in the semi-finals.

Rohit Sharma Retirement Speculations:

As India approaches the final of the 2025 Champions Trophy against New Zealand, speculation surrounds captain Rohit Sharma's future in international cricket. Reports suggest that Sharma may announce his retirement if India loses the final.
Rohit Sharma, at 38, has had a distinguished career, including leading India to a T20 World Cup victory in 2024.

However, his recent performance has seen a decline, notably being dropped from the Test team earlier this year due to poor form. Despite this, he regained his form with a century in a One Day International against England in February 2025 in Cuttack, alleviating concerns ahead of the Champions Trophy.

Speculations Dismissed By Fellow Players:

However, there has been no official confirmation in this regard. India opener Shubman Gill, India's vice-captain, addressed these rumors, stating that the team is focused solely on winning the Champions Trophy and that retirement discussions are absent from the dressing room. 

Likewise, former cricketers like Sourav Ganguly have dismissed the idea, suggesting that Sharma should continue playing, especially considering his recent performances and leadership.

As the Champions Trophy final nears, all eyes are on Rohit Sharma's leadership and performance. Regardless of the outcome, his legacy in Indian cricket remains significant, and any decisions about his retirement will be made thoughtfully, considering both his contributions and current form.