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Last updated on - October 26, 2025, 11:38 AM IST
By
Sruti Thakur
Rohit Sharma's coach Dinesh Lad reveals star batter's retirement plans, take a look at this photo collection to find out what his coach said.
Dinesh Lad, Rohit Sharma's childhood coach, described his match-winning 121* as a 'special' innings and a response to his critics.
Lad emphasized that Rohit's self-confidence fueled the performance and explained why he hasn’t retired yet, confirming that the Mumbaikar plans to call it a day only after the 2027 World Cup.
"This is a special moment," Lad told PTI Videos. "There were talks that he was not performing, that he should stop playing cricket, but he played two good innings in the last two matches, 75 (73) first and now 120 (121*), and has shown he is still a top player who’ll still contribute to the country… The only secret is his self-confidence. That’s why he hasn’t retired. He wants to play the 2027 World Cup and only retire after that, and he’s preparing for that."
Rohit is currently 38 and will be 40 by the time the World Cup arrives. While players before him have competed in the marquee tournament at that age, it’s especially challenging in India, where competition from younger, fitter, and more dynamic talents is constantly rising.
Lad also dismissed rumors of tension between Rohit and Virat Kohli. Kohli also remained unbeaten on 74, forming a 168-run partnership with Rohit to guide India to a nine-wicket victory in Sydney, preventing a series whitewash.
"There were a lot of ugly talks about Virat. A lot of people were saying a lot of bad things. But I had said that he’d perform. Both did well. I want to see them play the 2027 World Cup. Many said there was friction between Rohit and Virat, but that’s not true; they are close friends and play for the nation. If that were the case, this partnership and win for the nation wouldn’t have happened," Lad added.
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