Rohit Sharma is currently representing India in the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, though the opening match did not go his way as the veteran opener managed just 16 runs.
Ahead of India vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI today, however, a major claim has gone viral suggesting a possible retirement date for the former Indian captain, with Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium tipped as the venue for his final international appearance.
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It is important to note that Rohit Sharma has now stepped away from two formats of the game. He retired from T20 Internationals after the 2024 T20 World Cup and later brought an end to his Test career on May 7, 2025. This has fuelled speculation about his future in ODIs, with rumours now circulating about an imminent farewell.
Viral claim on Rohit Sharma’s retirement
A widely shared social media post, citing an unverified report, claims that the third ODI against Afghanistan on June 20 at Chepauk could mark Rohit Sharma’s final appearance in international cricket. The post further suggests that the BCCI is not considering him for the 2027 ODI World Cup due to age and fitness concerns.
🚨🚨ROHIT SHARMA IS GOING TO ANNOUNCE HIS RETIREMENT AFTER THE AFGANISTHAN SERIES
AB Cricinfo 🗣️: Days are numbered for Rohit Sharma. If he fails in 2 innings in this ongoing series, you won’t see him travelling with the team to England. It’s a do or die series for Rohit Sharma… pic.twitter.com/mUaLfHBEuC
— Oxygen (@Oxygen18_) June 16, 2026
What is the truth?
There has been no official statement from either the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) or Rohit Sharma regarding any such retirement plans. As things stand, the claims circulating online are not backed by any confirmed information.
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Rohit Sharma’s international record
Over the course of his international career, Rohit Sharma has featured in 67 Tests, 283 ODIs, and 159 T20 Internationals. In Tests, he has scored 4,301 runs at an average of 40.57, including 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries.
In ODIs, he has accumulated 11,593 runs, with 33 centuries and 61 half-centuries, making him one of the format’s most prolific batters. In T20Is, he scored 4,231 runs at a strike rate of 140.89, including five centuries and 32 fifties before retiring from the format.
