India, March 14 -- Dinesh Karthik has weighed in on Rohit Sharma's blunt response to retirement speculation during the press conference after India's Champions Trophy win, calling it a reflection of the India captain's personality. Speaking on Cricbuzz, the former India wicketkeeper-batter praised Rohit for addressing the topic.

"It pretty much sums up Rohit Sharma as a person," Karthik playfully said, referring to the India skipper's curt reply of "I am not retiring" during the Champions Trophy post-match press conference.

"Very humorous about it but at the same time sending the message across: 'Don't be in a hurry to ask for my retirement. I'll do it when I feel so.'"

Karthik also lauded Rohit's impact as a leader, placing him in the...