India captain Rohit Sharma, who became only the second Indian captain to win T20 World Cup announced retirement right after winning the trophy. After announcement, Rohit Sharma joined Virat Kohli, who also announced that he will not be seen playing T20 Internationals for India again. The two greats of Indian cricket have took Indian team to newer and greater heights. However, both feel that now it's time for the new generation to take the legacy forward. It is believed that both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will continue to serve Indian cricket in ODI and Test format with WTC Final and Champions Trophy scheduled for next year.
Rohit Sharma will always be remembered in T20 Internationals for his flamboyancy and sheer class of hitting long sixes. Rohit Sharma has been one of the finest T20 cricketers, becoming only the second player to win 5 IPL titles and 1 T20 World Cup title as captain.
Rohit Sharma played 159 T20I matches and scored 4231 runs at an average of 31.34. Rohit Sharma smashed 32 half centuries and 5 hundreds in his career.
