Rohit Sharma Sanyas (Retirement) Rumors: Is the Hitman Leaving Cricket Forever?

Mumbai: A viral screenshot of a letter allegedly signed by Indian captain Rohit Sharma has been circulating on WhatsApp and X (formerly Twitter) since yesterday. The letter claims that Rohit has decided to take "Sanyas" (retirement) from all forms of cricket, including the IPL.

However, Irony of India has conducted a thorough fact-check and confirmed that this letter is fake.

The Truth Behind the Rumors

The confusion started after Rohit Sharma posted an emotional message regarding his journey with Mumbai Indians. Mischief-makers edited an old press release to make it look like a retirement announcement.

Rohit Sharma has NOT retired from Test Cricket or ODIs. He had already announced his retirement from T20 Internationals after the World Cup victory, but he remains an active player in other formats.

Current Status of Rohit Sharma (2025)

Here is the official breakdown of Rohit's availability:

Format	Status	Notes
Test Cricket	ACTIVE	Captain of Team India
ODI	ACTIVE	Captain (Champions Trophy 2025 Focus)
T20 International	RETIRED	Retired after T20 World Cup Win
IPL (T20 League)	ACTIVE	Speculation about switching teams, but NOT retiring.

Rohit's Statement

In a recent press conference ahead of the Test series, Rohit laughed off the rumors. "I am enjoying my game. As long as the body supports and the team needs me, I am going nowhere," the Hitman clarified.

So, fans can relax. The only "bad news" might be regarding his IPL team transfer, which you can read about here, but the Hitman is definitely not hanging up his boots yet.