Dinesh Karthik has weighed in on Rohit Sharma’s blunt response to retirement speculation during the press conference after India’s Champions Trophy win, calling it a reflection of the India captain’s personality. Speaking on Cricbuzz, the former India wicketkeeper-batter praised Rohit for addressing the topic.
“It pretty much sums up Rohit Sharma as a person,” Karthik playfully said, referring to the India skipper’s curt reply of “I am not retiring” during the Champions Trophy post-match press conference.
“Very humorous about it but at the same time sending the message across: ‘Don’t be in a hurry to ask for my retirement. I’ll do it when I feel so.’”
Karthik also lauded Rohit’s impact as a leader, placing him in the elite company of Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni. “Rohit Sharma is one of the greatest, no doubt. He’s leaving a serious legacy. Each of them marked a generational change and a mindset shift,” he stated.
Apart from Rohit, Karthik was effusive in his praise for Virat Kohli as well, hailing both stalwarts for delivering when it mattered the most. Despite struggling for form in the lead-up to the Champions Trophy, Rohit and Kohli rose to the occasion, guiding India to historic victories.
