- Selectors reportedly informed Rohit Sharma he’s not in future plans.
- Management prioritizes younger core, Yashasvi Jaiswal considered replacement.
- Rohit reportedly unhappy, but no official confirmation yet.
Rohit Sharma IND vs ENG 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma could be on the verge of bringing the curtain down on his ODI career, with a fresh report claiming the third and final One-Day International against England at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground may be his last appearance for the Men in Blue. While there has been no official confirmation from either the BCCI or the player, the report suggests the selectors have already begun planning for the future. Having already retired from Test and T20I cricket, Rohit now represents India only in the 50-over format.
However, with the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup still some distance away, the management is reportedly keen to transition towards a younger core.
Selectors Reportedly Looking Beyond Rohit
According to a report by The Indian Express, India’s selection panel has informed Rohit that he does not feature in their long-term plans beyond the ongoing England series.
The report quoted a BCCI source as saying:
“Selectors have informed Rohit he is not in their scheme of things post the England tour and they are moving on from him after this series. Though he wanted to continue, especially after working on his fitness. The selectors have left the ball in Sharma’s court to decide his future,”
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Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is believed to be among the players being groomed for a permanent role at the top of the order.
The report also claimed Rohit held discussions with senior BCCI officials during the England tour and was unhappy with the decision.
Jaiswal Waiting In The Wings
At 39, Rohit remains one of India’s most experienced white-ball cricketers, but the selectors appear focused on preparing for the next World Cup cycle. Across his last five ODI innings, the veteran has registered scores of 16, 48, 79, 11 and 26.
Meanwhile, Yashasvi Jaiswal continues to strengthen his case despite limited opportunities in the format. The left-handed opener has already scored two centuries in his last three ODI innings and is viewed as one of India’s brightest long-term prospects.
For now, however, Rohit’s future remains uncertain. Neither the BCCI nor the former Indian captain has issued any statement, leaving open the possibility that Lord’s could either be another chapter in his ODI journey, or the final one.
