India National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team: As Team India gears up for the high-stakes Champions Trophy 2025 final, a storm of speculation surrounds Rohit Sharma’s captaincy future. The veteran opener, who has led India to multiple ICC finals, is reportedly considering retirement from ODIs if the Men in Blue fall short once again on Sunday.
Rohit Sharma: A Captain Under the Scanner
The chatter around Rohit’s future has intensified after his lackluster form in the recent Test series against Australia, where he managed only 31 runs in three matches. Now nearing 38, his performances in the Champions Trophy have also been underwhelming, with scores of 41, 20, 15, and 28. A big knock in the final could silence critics, but if India stumbles yet again, his captaincy tenure might meet an abrupt end.
A Legacy of Finals, A Desire for Redemption
Under Rohit’s leadership, India has consistently reached ICC finals—from the World Test Championship and the 50-over World Cup to this year’s Champions Trophy showdown. While the heartbreak of losing two finals still lingers, he led India to a historic T20 World Cup victory in 2024. But will he get the fairytale ending he desires?
“We want to be fearless and absolutely courageous” @GautamGambhir backs Rohit’s aggressive approach, calling it a boost for the team. Can they carry this momentum into the final and win the Champions Trophy? 🫣
ALL EYES ON THE CHAMPIONS TROPHY FINAL! 👀… pic.twitter.com/f1AjMDfgDc
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 6, 2025
Sunil Gavaskar’s Advice: Stay Longer, Score Bigger
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar believes Rohit holds the key to India’s success. Speaking to India Today, he urged the Indian skipper to prioritize time at the crease rather than quickfire 20s and 30s.
“If Rohit bats for 25 overs, India will be around 180-200. Imagine if they lose only a couple of wickets by then—350-plus is inevitable. Aggression is great, but a bit of discretion could make all the difference.”
The Final Chapter?
As the Champions Trophy 2025 final looms, all eyes will be on Rohit Sharma. Will he script a glorious finish to his ODI career, lifting another ICC trophy? Or will this be the end of an era, leaving India searching for a new leader?
Sunday holds the answer.
