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Rohit Sharma to host 40-episode reality show, fuelling ODI retirement talk
Rohit Sharma to host 40-episode reality show, fuelling ODI retirement talk
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,…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The talk of Rohit Sharma's ODI retirement is being tied to a 40-episode reality show schedule, but that is speculation dressed as news. Neither Sony nor Rohit has confirmed he will stop playing ODIs. Cricket stars have hosted TV shows while staying active before. The real test will come after the West Indies series: does Rohit himself announce a retirement date, or does he carry on as an ODI player despite the cameras?
Sources (2): odishatv.in, news.abplive.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
