South African batting great AB de Villiers said on Thursday that Rohit Sharma has no reason to retire. He believes that the captain of India can go down as one of the greatest ODI captains ever.
“Compared to other captains, look at Rohit’s win percentage – it is about 74 percent, much higher than any other captain of the past,” De Villiers said in his YouTube channel.
“If he keeps going, he will go down as one of the best ODI captains ever. Rohit has also said that he is not retiring and requested to stop spreading rumors, ”De Villiers said.
He said, “Why would he (Rohit Sharma) retire?” With that type of record, not only as captain but also as a batsman. ,
“He gives India a great start in the 76 finals, laying the foundation for success and proceeded when the pressure was at his peak,” de Villiers said.
Rohit broke the 83-ball 76, in which the player played an important role in India’s Trickery 252-Run Chase in the final against New Zealand in Dubai to win the match.
Given Rohit Sharma’s record as both a batsman and captain, de Villiers praised how the Indian captain changed his batting in the ODI format to win the T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy over a nine -month period in the last three years.
He said, “Rohit Sharma did not get any reason for retiring. There is no reason to criticize. His record speaks for himself. Not only, but he has also changed his game,” he said.
“If we take a look at their strike rate in Powerplay, it was quite low for an inaugural batsman, but since 2022, his strike rate has increased to 115 in the first powerplay and is the difference between good and great.
He said, “It is changing your own game and it never stops. You always have something to learn and do something better.”
‘I’m not retiring’
After the Champions Trophy, there was speculation about Rohit Sharma’s retirement from Odis, but the 37 -year -old placed India to rest after leading India for an unprecedented third title.
After India’s final victory against New Zealand, Rohit Sharma said, “I am not going to retire from this format. Just to ensure that no rumors are moving forward. There is a future plan, Nahi, which is the trick will run (There is no future plan, whatever is going on will continue). The statement went viral after the final of the Champions Trophy 2025.
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