Rohit Sharma has been a cornerstone of India’s white-ball cricket for more than a decade, leading the team to numerous victories, including triumphs in the 2018 and 2024 Asia Cup tournaments. However, his recent performance, particularly in this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL), has raised concerns. With age becoming a factor, speculation is mounting that the seasoned batter may retire from T20Is following the upcoming T20 World Cup in June.
Rohit Sharma set to retire after T20 World Cup?
Reportedly, Dainik Jagran disclosed that Hardik Pandya‘s appointment as vice-captain was influenced by the suggestions of Board of Control for cricket in India (BCCI) officials, who envision him as a potential future leader. Moreover, Pandya’s performance as captain for the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL has been inconsistent.
The Indian cricket team seems to be on the verge of a significant shift in its T20I lineup. Recent reports indicate that captain Rohit might be approaching his final appearances in T20 Internationals following the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, set to take place in the West Indies and USA. This potential departure is believed to be influenced by the contentious decision to appoint Pandya as the vice-captain for India’s T20 World Cup squad.
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Rohit’s performance in T20Is
Rohit made his T20I debut back in 2007 and has since soared to become one of the world’s most accomplished batters. With an impressive tally of 151 matches, he holds the record for the most appearances by any batter. His runs tally stands at 3974, the second-highest in T20I history, achieved at an average of 32 and a blistering strike rate of 140. Notably, Rohit boasts the record for the most T20I centuries (5) globally.
He is also the sole Indian player to have participated in every T20 World Cup from 2007 to 2022, amassing 39 appearances and scoring 963 runs. Furthermore, he holds the distinction of hitting the most sixes (190) in T20I cricket.
