When the mind grows like Rohit Sharma may play his last game in the third ODI against England at Lord’s on Sunday, former India captain Kapil Dev has urged fans to celebrate the Indian captain’s career instead of feeling sad.Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the event, the 1983 World Cup-winning captain rejected the idea of ​​mourning Rohit’s retirement.“No, let’s be happy. Why sad? He has given us so much happiness over the years. Everyone has to go. Sunil Gavaskar is gone, Rahul is gone, Anil Kumble is gone, Sachin is gone. Everyone has to go,” said Kapil.Kapil believes that every cricketer’s career comes to an end and Rohit’s achievements should be celebrated.“So when he goes, we should celebrate his life. What a joy, how much happiness he has given to the world, not only to the world, but to the whole world. We should be happy, why sad?” he said.The legendary batsman also wished Rohit a good farewell if the opener decides to rest.“Yes, he should go one day. I hope if he goes, he should take a hundred and go,” said Kapil.
Retirement talk grows during the England series
Rohit, who made his ODI debut against Ireland in 2007, has already retired from T20Is and Test cricket. Reports that the Lord’s ODI could be his last international appearance have gained attention in the ongoing game in England.The 39-year-old batsman struggled with the batting, scoring 11 and 26 in the first two ODIs. Overall, Rohit has scored 241 runs in eight ODIs this year at an average of 30.12, with a score of 79.India face England in the third qualifying ODI series at Lord’s on Sunday, with Rohit hoping to thwart speculation and win the match.