Former India captain Rohit Sharma lit up a Gurugram event with a sharp, humorous remark targeting England‘s dismal Ashes 2025-26 campaign against Australia. Speaking at the Masters’ Union convocation, the Mumbai batter highlighted the brutal challenge of Test cricket Down Under amid England’s 3-0 series deficit after crushing defeats in Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide. Australia clinched the series-retaining win by 82 runs in the third Test, equaling the shortest Ashes decision period in a century.
England’s Ben Stokes-led side crumbled in all three matches, losing the openers by eight wickets each inside three days before folding while chasing 435 in Adelaide. Mitchell Starc‘s 3-62 and Scott Boland‘s decisive blow sealed England’s fate at 352 all out, extending their winless streak in Australia to 18 Tests since 2011. Head coach Brendon McCullum faces mounting pressure, with ex-players calling for change as Australia retained the Urn for the fourth straight time post-2017-18.
Rohit Sharma delivers cheeky jab at England’s Ashes 2025-26 woes in Australia
Rohit, reflecting on India’s iconic 2021 Gabba triumph despite injuries and debutants, drove home Australia’s fortress status. “Australia mein khelna sabse difficult hai, aap England ko puch hi sakte ho,” he quipped, translating to “Playing in Australia is the toughest; just ask England.” The line, delivered with his signature wit, recalled Rishabh Pant‘s match-winning knock and Tim Paine‘s pre-game comments, underscoring how India defied odds for a historic series win.
The remark resonated across cricket circles, amplifying fan banter as England eyes pride in the final two Tests to dodge a 5-0 whitewash—their fourth in Ashes history. Rohit’s timely troll, amid his own recent ODI ton in Australia on October 25, 2025, reaffirms his stature as a candid voice in global cricket.
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Rohit Sharma said : “Playing in Australia is the most difficult you can ask England about it.” 😭😂🔥
bRO just owned England and @TheBarmyArmy 🤣😆🙏 pic.twitter.com/qvXQWMQNe3
— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) December 21, 2025
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Rohit set to return for Mumbai in Vijay Hazare Trophy
Shifting gears, Rohit eyes domestic action, named in Mumbai’s squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 opener. The 50-over event kicks off December 24 at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium, with Shardul Thakur captaining.
Mumbai faces Sikkim first on December 24, followed by Uttarakhand on December 26—Rohit’s confirmed availability before rejoining India for January’s New Zealand ODI series. His last full Vijay Hazare stint in 2018-19 featured a match-winning unbeaten knock against Bihar in quarters, aiding Mumbai’s title. Fans anticipate fireworks from the Hitman, blending his international pedigree with Ranji hopefuls in Elite Group C.
