Winning gives more satisfaction than personal milestones, says skipper Rohit

Skipper Rohit Sharma ruled out any retirement plans after guiding India to the Champions Trophytitlewitha victory over New Zealand in Dubai.

- Mohammad Abdullah, Senior Reporter

Speculation was rife that Rohit will announce his retirement if India win the Champions Trophy to finish his ODI career on a high. Contrary to the anticipation of the media, Rohit himself made it clear at the end of the post-match press conference that he is in no mood to call it quits.

"One thing that I want to make clear is that I am not quitting one-day internationals. So, all of you are requested not to spread any rumours about myretirement," asserted Rohit after the final.

Out of the four, it is the second ICC tourna-ment, which India won within nine months under the captaincy of Rohit. They also lifted the T20 World Cup in the West Indies in 2024. In the other two — 50-over World Cup and the World Test Championship — they lost in the final.

However, of late, Rohit was not delivering with the bat. Before playing a match-winning knock of 76, Rohit had not had a great tournament. Rohit was getting started and failed to convert it into big scores.

He was chipping in with very vital contributions on the top by giving a blitzkrieg start, which made the life of the batsmen easier.