The scenes following India's win over New Zealand to clinch the Champions Trophy 2025 title were filled with unrestrained joy, particularly from the two old-guards Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Their elation was palpable as India secured a four-wicket win over New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium, after a tense run chase that went down to the second last over. Immediately after Ravindra Jadeja struck the winning runs, Rohit and Virat sprinted onto the field to join their teammates in celebration. They then proceeded to the pitch, taking a stump as a memento of their triumph. Their playful 'Dandiya' dance on the ground was a sight to behold.
Rohit Sharma hilarious retirement chat with Virat Kohli goes viral after Champions Trophy win
The interaction between Kohli and Rohit during these celebrations quickly went viral. Rohit and Virat were heard laughing off their retirement talks while they celebrated India's historic win mid-pitch. In a moment captured by the ICC's cameras and shared on their Instagram account, the Indian captain humorously dismissed retirement rumours.
"Abhi Ham Koi Retire Nahi Ho Rahe ********* (We Are Not Retiring Now...),' Rohit told Virat while celebrating India's Champions Trophy win.
The lead-up to the Champions Trophy final was rife with speculation regarding the future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, with many pundits suggesting that this match could mark their final appearance for the national team in the ODI format. This speculation arose following their decision to step away from T20 internationals after India's victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup.
However, in the post-match presentation, the Indian captain addressed these rumors directly, and made it clear that he is not retiring anytime soon, putting an end to all the retirement talks.
“Koi future plan ni hai. Jo chal ra hai wo chalega (There’s no future plan, things will keep on going as they are). I'm not going to retire from this format. Just to make sure that no rumours are spread moving forward," Rohit said in the post-match press conference.
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