Rohit Sharma Nears 500 Matches, Dismisses Retirement Rumors

Indian captain Rohit Sharma clarifies his T20I retirement decision and emphasizes his fitness routine as he approaches a major career milestone.

Rohit Sharma is set to become the eleventh cricketer globally to play 500 international matches, with only four other Indians having achieved this feat.
Sharma retired from T20Is after leading India to a T20 World Cup victory in June 2024, citing the need to make way for younger players.
In interviews, Sharma stressed that his decision to retire from T20Is was not due to age, asserting he can still play all three formats of the game.
Sharma highlighted the importance of fitness and mental preparation in maintaining his long career, attributing his longevity to a strict routine and self-belief.
Currently leading India in a Test series against Bangladesh, Sharma's future captaincy assignments include series against New Zealand and Australia, as well as potential participation in two ICC tournaments next year.