" Kya? Retirement Le Lu?": Video Of Rohit Sharma's Interaction After Champions Trophy Win Viral
What hogged limelight in the video was the part when Rohit replied someone, " Kya? Retirement le lun? Har baar jeetenge to har baar thodi retirement leta rahunga? (What? Should I retire? I am not going to retire everytime we win a title)."
To this Pant replied with a laugh, "I didn't say it brother. We want you to play."
Happy Independence Day, India.
Some moments stay with you forever and winning for India is at the top of the list. Proud to be Indian. #RP17 pic.twitter.com/pfgr1tg7da
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) August 15, 2025
India clinched a thrilling four-wicket win over the Blackcaps in the final of Champions Trophy 2025 to clinch a record third title.
Chasing 252 against the Blackcaps, India reached home in 49 overs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India were the joint-winners of Champions Trophy in 2002 before clinching the title again in 2013.
They ended the tournament with the trophy once again in 2025. This time under the leadership of Rohit Sharma.
Talking about the game, the spinners put up a splendid show, helping India restrict the Blakcaps for 251 for 7 after the latter won the toss and opted to bat first. Kuldeep Yadav (2 for 40) and Varun Chakravarthy (2 for 45) picked two wickets apiece while Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami scalped one wicket each. Daryl Mitchell (63) and Michael Bracewell (53) played crucial knocks for the Blackcaps.
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