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Rishabh Pant shared a fun moment from India's ICC Champions Trophy celebrations where Rohit Sharma joked about retirement. The video was posted alongside Pant's heartfelt Independence Day message. Rohit, who was Player of the Final, had announced his T20 retirement after the 2024 World Cup. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill was named ICC Player of the Month for his stellar Test performance.

Key Points: Rishabh Pant Shares Rohit Sharma Retirement Banter After CT Win

  • Rohit Sharma jokes about retirement after India's CT win
  • Pant shares emotional Independence Day post
  • Rohit was Player of the CT final with 76 runs
  • Shubman Gill named ICC Player of the Month for July
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Rishabh Pant shares Rohit Sharma's hilarious retirement banter after ICC Champions Trophy win

Pant posts Rohit Sharma's hilarious retirement joke after India's ICC Champions Trophy victory, celebrating Independence Day with a heartfelt message.

"Retirement lelu? Har baar jeetega toh mai thodi retirement leta rahunga. – Rohit Sharma"

New Delhi, August 15

India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Friday shared a video from celebrations following India's ICC Champions Trophy victory earlier this year, featuring Indian ODI captain Rohit Sharma joking about his retirement from the 50-over format.

India clinched the title in Dubai, defeating New Zealand by four wickets, marking the country's second consecutive ICC trophy win after the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph.

In a post by Rishabh Pant on his Instagram, Rohit Sharma said, "Retirement lelu? Har baar jeetega toh mai thodi retirement leta rahunga." [Retirement? I'm not going to retire every time I win]."

Hitman announced his retirement from the shortest of the game after Team India's T20 World Cup 2024 triumph in June. Rohit was the player of the CT final 2025, he made 76 off 83 balls, including seven fours and three sixes.

Pant posted a heartfelt message with the video extending wishes on the country's 79th Independence Day on Friday, "Happy Independence Day, India. Some moments stay with you forever, and winning for India is at the top of the list. Proud to be Indian."

Indian Test skipper Shubman Gill also extended his wish on the occasion of India's 79th Independence Day, "The biggest dream, the greatest privilege - playing for India. Happy Independence Day."

Gill was recently awarded the ICC Men's Player of the Month for July 2025 following his heroics against England in the recently concluded Test series. Gill was named Player of the Series, having amassed a staggering 754 runs, averaging 75.40 from the five Tests, which included four centuries.

This was Gill's fourth Player of the Month honour from the ICC, having won previously in February this year, and in January and September 2023.

- ANI

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Priya S
So proud of our boys! Pant's message gave me goosebumps. Winning for India on Independence Day must be the best feeling. Shubman Gill is becoming the next big thing in cricket - 4 ICC awards at this age is phenomenal!
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Rohit P
While I love the celebrations, I hope BCCI gives proper rest to our players between tournaments. The schedule is too packed and we don't want injuries before the ODI WC next year.
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Sarah B
As an expat in India, I've fallen in love with cricket because of players like Rohit and Pant. Their passion is infectious! The way the whole country celebrates these victories together is beautiful to see.
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Vikram M
"Har baar jeetega toh mai thodi retirement leta rahunga" - typical Mumbaiya swag from Hitman! 😎 This golden generation of Indian cricket is giving us memories to cherish forever. Gill's consistency is reminding me of young Kohli.
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Kavya N
The best Independence Day gift we could ask for! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 Our cricket team is making the entire nation proud with their performances and their humility. Pant's emotional post shows what playing for India means to them.

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