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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has spoken on current skipper Rohit Sharma amidst the latter’s retirement talks are hitting the headlines in the last few weeks. Rohit hasn’t produced a big knock from his bat in the Champions Trophy 2025, but did look effective as a leader. Under him, Team India will play their fourth consecutive final in the ICC tournaments with their appearance against New Zealand in the final of the ongoing competition, which will go down at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, March 9.
On the eve of the Champions Trophy final, India vice-captain Shubman Gill attended a press conference and said there isn’t any talks in the set up regarding the veteran’s retirement. After Gill, Sourav Ganguly also gave his views on the chances of the 37-year-old hanging up his shoes. Appearing on India Today, Ganguly said, "Why is there talk of Rohit Sharma's retirement? Why is this even a question? He won the World Cup just a few months ago. I don't know what the selectors are thinking, but Rohit is playing very well."
India is the favourite: Sourav Ganguly on CT 2025 final vs New Zealand
Sourav Ganguly has said India are the favourites to win the Champions Trophy 2025 final against Mitchell Santner’s team and lift the coveted trophy as the Men in Blue are looking disciplined in all departments of the game. India legend showed faith in key batters Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul. The 52-year-old also added India’s bowling attack is looking superb in the competition.
"India is the favourite. India is in good form. Everyone is in very good form. Virat Kohli is there, Shubman Gill is there, Shreyas Iyer, Rohit Sharma, and KL Rahul - everyone is in good shape. It will be a good match. India's bowling lineup is very good. Anyone can win, anyone can lose," said Ganguly.
