India captain Rohit Sharma put retirement speculations to rest and shed light on his aggressive ODI batting strategy following India's victorious Champions Trophy campaign. Addressing the media after leading India to their third title with a thrilling win over New Zealand, Rohit made his stance clear.

""Let me be clear—I have no plans to retire from this format." I don't want any rumours spreading," he affirmed after India’s four-wicket victory. His match-defining 76 at the top of the order played a pivotal role in chasing down New Zealand’s 252-run target with an over to spare.

Rohit acknowledged that his powerplay aggression isn’t instinctive but emphasized that it’s a calculated strategy for the team’s benefit. "It doesn’t come naturally to me, but it’s a deliberate choice."The results may not always be consistent, but as long as it helps the team, I’m happy,” he explained.

Throughout the tournament, Rohit faced challenges in converting starts into big scores while taking on opposition bowlers early. However, his approach proved crucial in the final. “I followed the same plan today as in earlier matches—attacking in the powerplay because scoring becomes tougher once the field spreads. It’s about picking the right bowlers and spots. The consistency in scores might not be there, but I know what I’m doing,” he elaborated.

He also credited the team and management for supporting his approach. "When experimenting with a new approach, having the team's and management's support is crucial." I had that support—Rahul bhai (Dravid) during the ODI World Cup and now Gauti bhai (Gambhir). Having batting depth gives me the freedom to play my game.”

Reflecting on the triumph, Rohit expressed immense satisfaction, drawing a contrast with India’s 2019 World Cup campaign, where he shone individually but the team fell short. “Scoring runs in 2019 felt good, but without the title, it didn’t bring happiness. Winning as a team makes all the difference,” he said.

Rohit's adaptability and leadership were evident in the final, where he adjusted his approach after the powerplay to guide India to victory. His experience and attacking mindset continue to be invaluable for India's success on the global stage.