Sports · 7 December 2025

Mohit Sharma announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Exam-focused facts from the 7 December 2025 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Veteran India pacer Mohit Sharma on Wednesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
  • The 37-year-old pacer featured in 34 international appearances—26 ODIs and 8 T20Is.
  • He took 35 wickets in 26 ODIs and six wickets in 8 T20s.
  • Mohit was part of India's 2015 ODI World Cup squad.
  • He played more than a decade in the Indian Premier League, representing Chennai Super Kings, Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans.
  • In 2023, he finished as the second-highest wicket-taker of the season for Gujarat Titans.