Rohit Sharma-Devendra Fadnavis News: Indian cricket team star batsman and former Test captain Rohit Sharma has met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in his official residence ‘Varsha’. This meeting took place at a time when Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 7 and surprised the sports world.
Devendra Fadnavis shared the pictures of this meeting on his social media platform ‘X’. He wrote, “Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma was happy to welcome, meet and talk to him in my official residence ‘Varsha’. I wished him a happy retirement from Test cricket and also wished for success for the next chapter of his career!”
What was the reason for the meeting?
However, it is not yet clear whether there was any special reason behind this meeting or it was only a formal gift. But, the way this meeting, the stir in sports lovers and political corridors has definitely intensified.
It was great to welcome, meet and interact with Indian Cricketer Rohit Sharma at My Official Residence Varsha. I extended my best wishes to his retirement from test cricket and for continued success in the next chapter of his journey!@IMRO45#Maharashtra #Mumbai, pic.twitter.com/g0pdzj6gqy
– Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_fadnavis) May 13, 2025
Rohit Sharma will continue to play ODI
Rohit Sharma said goodbye to Test cricket on 7 May through Instagram Post. He told that now he will continue to represent only ODI India. His personal and professional reasons are being considered behind this decision.
Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma will also be seen playing in the remaining matches of IPL 2025. The IPL was postponed for some time due to the ongoing political tension between India and Pakistan. Now the remaining matches of the league are going to start from May 17.
However, Rohit Sharma’s retirement from Test cricket is like the end of an era of Indian cricket. He strengthened the team with his batting and leadership for a long time. Now his fans are eyeing his ODI performance and the upcoming matches of IPL.