On India’s 79th Independence Day, Rishabh Pant shared a nostalgic video of the Indian cricket team’s celebrations following their triumphant victory in the Champions Trophy. This previously unseen clip features the players celebrating both in the dressing room and on the field in Dubai after defeating New Zealand on March 9, 2025.
In the video, Pant is seen using a handheld camera to capture the joyous moments. A light-hearted exchange takes place between Rohit Sharma and Pant during a victory parade at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where Rohit jokingly questions if Pant wants him to retire from one-day internationals.
Rohit, with a smile, reassures everyone that retirement is not on his agenda, humorously mentioning that he wouldn’t step back from ODIs like he did from T20Is, following India’s win in the T20 World Cup the previous year. Both Rohit and Virat Kohli had announced their retirement from T20 after their remarkable victory over South Africa in the 2024 final.
In the clip, Rohit playfully asks, “What? Should I take retirement? I can’t retire after every victory,” as Pant shared the video on August 15. Earlier in the footage, Rohit shares a warm moment with head coach Gautam Gambhir. Pant beautifully captures the raw emotions in the dressing room before heading out to the field, where teammates like Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Ravindra Jadeja are seen relishing the win.
Even though Pant didn’t play in the Champions Trophy, he was thrilled to document these memorable moments and shared them on this significant national day. The video also showcases the trophy presentation, with players wearing the Champions blazer. Rohit collects the trophy, and Pant is seen admiring it closely.
Rohit and Kohli played essential roles in India’s success during the tournament. Kohli shone in the group stages with a crucial century against Pakistan, while Rohit scored 76 in the thrilling final.
### Will Rohit and Kohli Compete in the 2027 World Cup?
Following the Champions Trophy and the 2025 IPL season, both Rohit and Kohli announced their retirement from Test cricket. They were expected to participate in the upcoming Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England, but confirmed their exit from Test matches during the IPL season.
The announcement surprised many fans, but both players have stated they plan to continue playing ODIs and hope to finish their careers at the 2027 Cricket World Cup. However, recent reports suggest that the selectors, under Gambhir’s leadership, are looking to bring in younger players for the 2027 campaign. This has led to speculation that Rohit and Kohli might retire after an ODI series in Australia this October.
In contrast, a report indicated that the BCCI is in no rush to decide on their futures, focusing instead on preparations for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Meanwhile, Rohit has begun his training routine in Mumbai, working out with close friend and former assistant coach Abhishek Nayar. Kohli has also been sharpening his skills in London’s indoor nets under the guidance of Gujarat Titans’ assistant coach Naeem Amin.
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