Rohit Sharma To Retire After Champions Trophy? Shubman Gill’s Reply Makes Everyone Wonder

Speculation is rife on the ODI way forward for skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after the Champions Trophy however vice captain Shubman Gill on Saturday stated the Indian dressing room just isn’t discussing retirement of the 2 modern-day greats. Kohli and Rohit are nonetheless batting robust within the format however it’s being mentioned in cricketing circle that if India wins the Champions Trophy, each the batters or no less than one can name time on his profession.

“There is no talk about retirement in the dressing room, now,” Gill stated throughout the pre-match press convention forward of the Champions Trophy last towards New Zealand on Sunday.

Gill feels privileged to be part of “best batting line-up” however stated the depth of their order permits the highest three to specific themselves freely.

“This is the best batting line up I am part of. Rohit is one of the best openers (in the world) and Virat, we need not tell about him. But our team has depth in batting and that allows the top order to bat with bit more freedom,” Gill, India’s most prolific 50-over batter within the final two years, stated. On the match entrance, Gill is conscious of the large stress on them to win the trophy however exuded confidence that they are going to come up trumps in contrast to 2023 ODI World Cup which they misplaced to Australia.

“We are all excited for the final. Last time we could not win the 50 over World Cup but we are determined to win this time,” he stated.

The prolific ODI batter believes that the staff that handles stress on massive day will win the blue riband trophy.

“There will be big match pressure. But whichever team deals with pressure will win the final. We just need to take it like any other match, and good teams will do that. We have played four matches here and done well, so there is no added pressure on us.”

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