In a meeting that has set social media abuzz, cricketing legend Rohit Sharma met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today at the CM’s official residence. The timing of the visit—just days after Rohit surprised fans by announcing his retirement from Test cricket—has left many wondering: is the ‘Hitman’ gearing up for a new innings in politics?
Photos from the meeting, shared by Fadnavis himself, show the two in a warm exchange. The CM expressed his happiness at hosting Rohit and wished him success in whatever comes next. “It was a pleasure meeting Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma at my residence. I wish him great success in the next chapter of his life,” he wrote on social media.
That simple message was enough to set off a storm of speculation.
Cricketers transitioning into politics is nothing new in India. From Mohammad Azharuddin to Navjot Singh Sidhu, and more recently Gautam Gambhir and Yusuf Pathan, the cricket-to-politics pathway has been well-trodden. Add to that the fact that Fadnavis recently welcomed former cricketer Kedar Jadhav into the BJP, and the curiosity around Rohit’s visit only deepens.
Still, there’s no official word from Rohit about any political ambitions. For now, fans are left guessing what Rohit’s “next chapter” will look like. Whether it’s politics or something entirely different, one thing’s certain—Rohit Sharma isn’t done making headlines just yet.
