Till I am playing, there will always be noise: Rohit Sharma
Veteran cricketer Rohit Sharma addressed speculation regarding his future in international cricket, stating he remains focused on his performance rather than external noise. He expressed his enjoyment of playing in England following a strong individual performance in a recent ODI.
Why it matters
As a high-profile athlete, Sharma's comments provide insight into the mental pressures faced by elite sports figures regarding retirement and public scrutiny.
Acutely aware but dismissive of the "noise" around his future in international cricket, veteran Indian batting star Rohit Sharma says he knows that speculation won't stop till he is playing but he would rather focus on scoring runs instead of fighting it.
With a facile 138 at the Lord's on Sunday (July 19, 2026), Rohit could not prevent India's 27-run loss didn't look his usual, possibly trying to mask the insult and hurt he must have felt.
"The noise, since I made my debut was there. Till I am going to stay here, it is always going to be there, so it doesn't really matter too much," the 39-year-old, who became the oldest Indian centurion and first from the country to score a ton in 50-over cricket, told BCCI.TV.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in