Rohit Sharma Retirement: Age 38, number-1 position and clear announcement – What did Rohit Sharma say on his retirement?

Rohit Sharma Retirement: One of the most reliable and successful batsmen of Indian cricket. Rohit Sharma He himself has tried to put an end to all the ongoing speculations regarding his ODI career. Rohit, who became the world’s No. 1 ODI batsman even at the age of 38, has said in clear words that he is not yet ready to come down from the pinnacle of cricket on which he has achieved a place with great hard work.

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In an event organized in Gurugram on Sunday (December 21), Rohit Sharma compared his cricket career to a flying plane and expressed his future intentions through the same example.

Number-1 ODI batsman, great performance in 2025

Rohit Sharma’s ODI year of 2025 has been very good in terms of statistics. He played 14 ODI matches for India throughout the year and scored 650 runs with the help of 2 centuries and 4 half-centuries. Not only this, in the three-match ODI series played on the Australia tour in October 2025, Rohit batted brilliantly and became the top scorer of the series and also won the Player of the Series award.

After this Australia series, Rohit Sharma achieved number-1 position in the ICC ODI batsmen’s ranking for the first time in his career, which is a historic milestone in his long and ups and downs journey.

Questions were raised after leaving the captaincy

Before the Australia series, Rohit Sharma’s international future was under question. Especially when he was removed from the ODI captaincy of India, whereas in his last captaincy assignment, he returned after winning the ICC Champions Trophy title for Team India. After being removed from the captaincy, the discussion intensified in the cricket world whether Rohit Sharma’s career is now on the decline. But on Australian soil, Rohit gave such an answer with the bat that all the critics became silent.

The momentum continued even on home ground

After the foreign tour, Rohit Sharma maintained his form in the domestic series also. By scoring two half-centuries in the home ODI series against South Africa, he proved that his batting is not limited to just one tour or series. Now Rohit Sharma is once again going to be seen in domestic cricket, where he will represent the Mumbai team in the Vijay Hazare Trophy this week.

‘I have to stay upstairs right now’

At an event organized in Gurugram, Rohit Sharma linked his life and career to the flight of a plane and said, “My life was also similar, it was very difficult to start. But when I caught the momentum and when I sat in that plane, the height that that plane has achieved has not come down yet. And I do not want that plane to land so soon. I have to stay at the top right now.”

He further said, “When the plane reaches an altitude of 35,000-40,000 feet, everything seems comfortable – we eat, sleep. This is life. Once you get momentum, it is important that you stay there. Landing is also important, but when to do it depends on you.”

clear message through gestures

This statement of Rohit Sharma is being seen as a reply to the ongoing discussions regarding his ODI retirement. He has clearly indicated that as long as his performance is at the top level and he is able to contribute to the team, he is in no mood to back down. Becoming the number-1 batsman even at the age of 38 is a proof that Rohit Sharma’s “plane” is still flying at full speed and height.

Importance of experience for Team India

In view of the upcoming big ICC tournaments, Rohit Sharma’s experience is being considered very important for the Indian team. The captaincy may not be in his hands, but his contribution with the bat and his presence in the dressing room is no less than an asset for Team India.