Rohit Sharma’s “Should I Retire?” Video with Rishabh Pant Goes Viral – Fans Recall Dhoni’s Retirement Day
Pant’s Viral Video: August 15 is a date cricket fans, especially Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s supporters, will always remember. On this day in 2020, Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket through social media. After Dhoni’s exit, the Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma era began for Team India. Over time, both Kohli and Rohit have stepped away from T20 and Test cricket, choosing to focus only on the ODI format.
Their last international match was in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand. India won that match by 4 wickets and lifted the trophy. Since then, it has been six months without seeing the two legends in international action. They did play in the IPL, but later announced their retirement from Tests. Currently, there is no ODI series scheduled, so fans are waiting eagerly to see them back on the field.
Rohit Sharma’s Retirement Joke in Pant’s Viral Video Creates Buzz Among Fans
Recently, wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant shared a video from the Champions Trophy celebrations, which has gone viral on social media. In the clip, Pant moves around the dressing room, recording the happy faces of players like Ravindra Jadeja, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, and Axar Patel.
Happy Independence Day, India. 🇮🇳
Some moments stay with you forever and winning for India is at the top of the list. Proud to be Indian.#RP17 📷🕶️ pic.twitter.com/pfgr1tg7da— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) August 15, 2025
Towards the end, Pant spots Rohit Sharma carrying the stumps and jokingly asks, “Where are you going with the stumps, brother?” Rohit responds sharply but humorously, “What… should I retire? Should I retire every time I win?” Pant laughs and replies, “I think I should play.” This light-hearted exchange has sparked fresh discussion online about Rohit and Kohli’s future.
Future Uncertain for Kohli and Rohit
According to media reports, both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are not part of Team India’s long-term plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup. There is speculation that they might retire from ODIs after the upcoming Australia tour.
The BCCI reportedly wants both players to regain top form before that series. Rohit is expected to lead the ODI side in Australia, while Kohli is also likely to be part of the squad. Fans are now wondering whether this series will be their final appearance for India in ODIs.
For now, Pant’s video has brought smiles to fans while also reminding them that an era in Indian cricket may soon be coming to an end.
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