Rohit Sharma Shows Class in ODIs and IPL 2025 After Test and T20I Retirement

Mumbai, July 2, 2025. Indian cricket legend Rohit Sharma has entered a new chapter in his impressive career. He continues to perform well in white-ball cricket even after retiring from Tests and T20 Internationals. Now, with his focus on ODIs and the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rohit is still a key player for Indian cricket and the Mumbai Indians franchise.

 

 

A Graceful Exit from Red-Ball and T20I Cricket  

On May 7, 2025, Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket after a remarkable career that included 67 matches in which he scored 4,301 runs, featuring 12 centuries. This came after he had already retired from T20 Internationals, having led India to victory in the ICC T20 World Cup in 2024.

 

Even with his Test career ending, Rohit remains committed to One Day Internationals, where he continues to excel. As of July 2025, he has scored over 11,100 runs in 273 ODI matches, including 32 centuries, which demonstrates his ongoing skill.

 

IPL 2025: A Mixed Start, Strong Finish  

While playing for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025, Rohit Sharma got off to a slow start this season, managing just 56 runs in the first five matches. However, he rebounded in the latter half of the tournament. He finished the season with 418 runs in 15 matches, maintaining a strike rate of 149.3 and averaging 29.9.

 

 

Key innings included:

 

- 76* off 45 balls vs Chennai Super Kings

- 70 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

- 81 off 50 balls in the Eliminator match

 

While he didn’t get a century, his timely fifties were crucial for guiding Mumbai Indians through pressure-filled games.

 

Champions Trophy 2025: Leading India from the Front  

Rohit was part of India’s winning team in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, where India stayed undefeated. Though he was not the top run-scorer, he led the team with fluent stroke play and effective leadership. He hit 21 fours and 5 sixes in the tournament, helping to stabilize India’s batting order.

 

Looking Ahead  

With the Asia Cup 2025 and ODI World Cup qualifiers coming up, Rohit Sharma’s role is even more important. After stepping away from red-ball and T20 formats, he is expected to put all his energy into ODIs and league cricket.

 

Rohit’s consistency, experience, and steady leadership are essential for Team India and Mumbai Indians, even as a new generation of players starts to make its mark on the international scene.

 

Conclusion  

Despite this shift in his career, Rohit Sharma remains a cornerstone of Indian cricket. His ability to perform, inspire, and excel under pressure indicates that his best in white-ball cricket may still be ahead. Fans and experts eagerly await more from the "Hitman" in the upcoming tournaments.