Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has asked Rohit Sharma to retire with grace after being replaced as Indian ODI captain by Shubman Gill, ahead of the Australia series.

The move concludes Rohit's captaincy reign, during which he led India to three ICC finals and won two. This decision also raises questions about Rohit's future in India.

"I don't think he (Rohit) is really in their plans anymore. Everything now depends on his performance. If I were Rohit Sharma, I would have considered retirement after this. A player like him doesn't deserve this kind of humiliation," said Tiwary, in an interview with CricTracker.

Tiwary said that Rohit's performance as captain did not justify his removal from the position.

"He didn't just win one ICC trophy—he won two. He came so close in the ODI World Cup as well, performing brilliantly both as a captain and as a player. And let's not forget—he has five IPL trophies to his name. After all of that, to be treated this way is just not right. Personally, I don't think he should continue after being disrespected like this. If you ask me, before they push him out, it would be better if he himself stepped away—at least that way, he can leave with his dignity intact," Tiwary further said.

Under Rohit, India made an unbeaten run to the 2023 World Cup final and also won the 2025 Champions Trophy title without losing a game. While his future and hopes to compete in the 50-over World Cup in 2027 are uncertain, Rohit remains a member of the Indian ODI squad.

The ODI series between Australia and India begins on October 19 in Perth.