Indian team captain Rohit Sharma has revealed the reason behind retirement in the T20Is. Currently, Rohit Sharma is captaining team India in ODIs and Tests .

Rohit Sharma opens up about his decision to retire from T20 Internationals, citing the need to focus on other formats and provide opportunities for young talent.

India captain Rohit Sharma emphasised that fitness for cricketers goes beyond physical appearance. The T20 World Cup-winning skipper also shared his reasons for retiring from the shortest format of the game earlier this year.

During his illustrious career, Rohit took part in 151 T20I matches where he collected  4,231 runs at an average of 32.05 with a strike rate of over 140.

The India skipper noted that his longevity in the sport indicates his ability to be prepared for the demands and trials of cricket. Rohit, 38, highlighted that a player must be prepared to contribute to the team's success, which includes fitness, recovery, and food.

Rohit Sharma said "No, No, I'm not thinking about retirement & only reason I retired from T20I is because I have had my time, I enjoyed playing the format, won 2024 T20 WC, This was the best time for me to move on from T20I as there are lots of very good players who can do well… pic.twitter.com/DY7kACp64w

Since his international debut in 2007, Rohit Sharma has amassed 19,245 runs with an average of 43.15, featuring 48 hundreds and 106 fifties. Additionally, he holds the distinction of being the highest run-scorer in T20 internationals.

Rohit Sharma retired from T20 Internationals following India's T20 World Cup victory in June this year. He says he felt it was the right moment to step aside and concentrate on other formats, giving younger players a chance.