Rohit Sharma Addresses Retirement Rumours Before His India Return vs NZ

Rohit Sharma has addressed retirement rumours. Photo: BCCI

Rohit Sharma will make his on-field return in the ODI series against New Zealand, starting November 4. The series opener will be played at Eden Park in Auckland. Ahead of his India return, Rohit has addressed his retirement rumours and all but confirmed that he isn't retiring before the 2027 ODI World Cup. Speaking on his show Family Full House with Rohit Sharma, he said: "The rumour I have heard about me, the rumour I did hear and I am still hearing, is that I am going to retire.I hope all of these rumours about all three of us have been debunked."

Rohit is now only active in the ODI format. He quit T20I cricket minutes after leading India to a title win in the 2024 World Cup. Rohit announced a shock Test retirement in May 2025.

The former India captain made his Ranji Trophy return after the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy and he was expected to tour England. But Rohit surprised one and all by quitting the longest format.

Rohit has been playing only ODI cricket since 2025. He is expected to take a call on his career after the 2027 ODI…

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