# Rohit Sharma to host 40-episode reality show, fuelling ODI retirement talk 2026-08-11T00:10:37+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Rohit Sharma is set to make his entertainment debut with a Sony television show, fuelling speculation about his ODI retirement. Sports Yaari's Sushant Mehta reports that the show will have 40 episodes, requiring shooting every weekend for several months. Sony has released a teaser featuring Rohit's viral "garden" dialogue but has not confirmed the format or schedule. Odishatv.in says the show will air on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV. The multi-month commitment has reignited debate over Rohit's ODI future, even though he has not officially retired. His next ODI assignment is the three-match home series against West Indies starting September 27. News.abplive.com reports that if the retirement call comes after that series, the final ODI on October 3 could be his last. Rohit had previously brushed aside retirement rumours, and captain Shubman Gill said there was no indication from him. ## Coverage - odishatv.in - news.abplive.com Tags: Cricket, entertainment debut, Rohit Sharma, Sony TV, TV show, viral catchphrase Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/rohit-sharma-to-make-entertainment-debut-with-sony-show/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/rohit-sharma-to-make-entertainment-debut-with-sony-show/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.