‘Rohit Sharma will decide his own retirement’: Mohammad Kaif’s strong message after historic century at Lord's

Published 20 July 2026 · sports

Mohammad Kaif has hailed Rohit Sharma’s ‘timing’. According to the former cricketer, the timing of Hitman’s record-breaking century at Lord’s was perfect. On 19-20 July

Mohammad Kaif has hailed Rohit Sharma’s ‘timing’. According to the former cricketer, the timing of Hitman’s record-breaking century at Lord’s was perfect. On 19-20 July, when the world was busy watching Lionel Messi play the World Cup 2026 final, India played the 3rd ODI against England. Rohit Sharma became the first-ever Indian batter to score an ODI century at Lord's. Batting first, England scored 387/3, the highest ODI total ever at Lord's. India lost by 27 runs, losing the series 1-2. Virat Kohli was batting with Rohit when the latter scored the ton. Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What record did Rohit Sharma achieve at Lord's during the third ODI against England? ⌵ Rohit Sharma became the first Indian batter to score an ODI century at Lord's, achieving this milestone with a powerful performance. 2 Why is there speculation about Rohit Sharma's retirement from international cricket? ⌵ Speculation about Rohit Sharma's retirement has arisen due to ongoing discussions about his age, fitness, and performance amid pressure surrounding his place in the team.

3 How did Mohammad Kaif respond to the retirement rumors surrounding Rohit Sharma? ⌵ Mohammad Kaif emphasized that Rohit Sharma should decide his own retirement, highlighting his significant contributions to Indian cricket and the pressure he has faced. 4 What was Yuvraj Singh's advice to the BCCI regarding Rohit Sharma's future in ODIs? ⌵ Yuvraj Singh urged the BCCI selectors to communicate clearly with Rohit Sharma about their plans for him, especially with the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup in mind. 5 What did social media reactions reflect about Rohit Sharma's performance and future? ⌵ Social media users expressed optimism about Rohit Sharma's potential, emphasizing that with the right support from the team, he could continue to excel and silence his critics. “Rohit Sharma is best known for his timing. Too much talk about his place in the team, his age, fitness, and whether he'll last till the 2027 ODI World Cup. And he comes and scores a 100 and gets the highest score by an Indian batter at Lord's. Think twice before you write him off,” Kaif wrote on social media.

In a separate video, Kaif spoke in detail about Rohit Sharma’s situation. "So, is retirement done? Has everyone been proven wrong? Rohit Sharma will decide his own retirement. He has earned that right. After everything he has done for India, he deserves to choose when he walks away,” Kaid said in the video. “More than 12,000 runs and 34 centuries. As a captain, India remained unbeaten in white-ball cricket. No one could defeat his team. That's the kind of captain he was. Yet, there has been so much pressure. 'Rohit Sharma, it's over. Retire. Retire,” he said. “And, under all that pressure, he has become the highest run-scorer at Lord's in this match. No Indian batter scored a century here, but he did,” Kaif added. Next, Mohammad Kaif asked fans to picture a situation. Suppose Shubman Gill, as a captain, says that he wants Rohit Sharma in the 2027 ODI World Cup team. He says that no one should question Rohit Sharma as everyone is behind him. Hitman will play as long as he wants.