'He has shut up everybody': Ravi Shastri defends Rohit after Lord's century
Former India coach Ravi Shastri has defended Rohit Sharma against retirement rumors following his century at Lord's. Shastri argues that the veteran batter should be allowed to decide his own retirement timeline based on his continued performance and desire to play.
Why it matters
The discussion reflects the intense scrutiny faced by veteran athletes and the debate over legacy versus performance in international sports.
Former India head coach and commentator Ravi Shastri has backed Rohit Sharma amid retirement speculation, urging the team management to allow the veteran opener to continue playing for as long as he wants following his historic century at Lord's.Rohit silenced his critics in emphatic fashion by smashing a magnificent 138 off 110 balls in the third ODI against England at the Home of Cricket. The innings saw him become the first Indian batter to score an ODI century at Lord's, coming at a time when speculation was rife that the match could be his final international appearance before the 2027 ODI World Cup.The retirement rumours had earlier been dismissed by the BCCI, and Rohit responded in the best possible way, with a record-breaking knock.'Rohit didn't need to prove' - Ravi ShastriReacting to the veteran batter's performance, Shastri said Rohit has nothing left to prove and should be allowed to decide…
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