India captain Rohit Sharma dismissed rumours about his retirement after the team lifted the Champions Trophy following a four-wicket victory over New Zealand

India won the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 by defeating New Zealand in the final. The victory led to several Indian and New Zealand players climbing up the ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings. Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma made notable gains among batters,

Ricky Ponting believes Rohit Sharma remains at his peak and is determined to lead India until the 2027 ODI World Cup, motivated by unfinished business after the recent final loss to Australia. Rohit confirmed his commitment to ODIs and dismissed retirement rumors,