Rohit Sharma’s cryptic post, “One last time, signing off from Sydney,” after his match-winning century in the final ODI vs Australia, sparked retirement buzz. Though fans saw it as a farewell hint, the ex-India skipper hasn’t confirmed retirement.
Former India captain and star opener Rohit Sharma has sparked speculations of his retirement from international cricket with a post on social media on Sunday, October 26. Team India finished the ODI leg of the Australia white-ball tour with a commanding nine-wicket win in the third and final match of the series at Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, October 26.
Rohit Sharma, alongside Virat Kohli, stole the spotlight with an unbeaten match-winning 168-run stand for the second wicket to help the Men in Blue chase down the 237-run target with 169 balls. Rohit led the run chase with a brilliant knock of 121 off 125 balls, recording his 50th international retirement, and Virat Kohli, on the other hand, scored 74 off 81 balls, surpassing former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in ODI history.
The two Indian batting stalwarts, who returned to international cricket after seven months, likely played their final match on Australian soil in Sydney, capping off their illustrious Australia tour with a memorable performance.
Is Rohit Sharma Retiring?
A day after his memorable performance, coupled with Team India’s dominant showing in the third ODI, Rohit Sharma sparked buzz about his retirement by putting up a post on his X handle (formerly Twitter) and Instagram story.
Taking to his social media handles, Rohit Sharma posted a picture of himself at the airport with a caption, ‘One last time, signing off from Sydney.”
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The post could suggest Rohit Sharma’s possible farewell from international cricket in Australia following his final appearance Down Under in the third ODI at Sydney Cricket Ground. Following India’s nine-wicket win in Sydney, the veteran Indian batter stated that he was skeptical of returning to Australia as a cricketer, but enjoyed travelling Down Under for the past 17 years.
Rohit Sharma has a great record in Australia across formats, amassing 2266 runs, including six centuries, at an average of 39.06 in 58 matches, making him one of India’s most successful and consistent performers on Australian soil over nearly two decades.
Rohit Sharma’s Post Sparks Buzz
Though Rohit Sharma has not officially confirmed his retirement from international cricket, as he expressed his desire to play the 2027 World Cup, the fans are interpreting his post as a potential hint at his retirement from his illustrious career before the marquee event.
Taking to their X handles (formerly Twitter), fans expressed their shock and curiosity about Rohit Sharma’s possible retirement hint, while others stated that the veteran batter’s cryptic post hinted at his final chapter on Australian soil, sparking discussions about whether he was bidding farewell to playing in Australia.
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Rohit Sharma finished his likely final tour of Australia as he was adjudged Player of the Match as well as Player of the Series Awards. Rohit was the highest run-getter of the Australia ODI series, amassing 202 runs, including a century and a fifty, at an average of 101 in three matches. During his 73-run innings in the second ODI, the veteran batter overtook Sourav Ganguly to become India’s third-leading run-getter in the history of ODI cricket.
Rohit Sharma is expected to return to action for the home ODI series against South Africa, which will begin on November 30.
