Rohit Sharma began his international career in One-Day Internationals, and the same format could mark the end of his illustrious journey. The former India captain is reportedly set to play his final international match during the third ODI against England at Lord’s on July 19.
According to The Indian Express, BCCI’s senior selection committee has informed Rohit that they are planning for the future without him. If the reports prove true, the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground – often referred to as the ‘Home of Cricket’ – will once again host a memorable farewell.
Jhulan Goswami Also Bid Farewell at Lord’s
In women’s cricket, legendary fast bowler Jhulan Goswami officially retired from all forms of international cricket at Lord’s on September 24, 2022. She played her career’s final match during an ODI against England, bowing out on a high note as India swept the series 3-0. She was given a guard of honour by both teams.
Sunil Gavaskar’s First-Class Farewell (1987)
Sunil Gavaskar played his final official Test match against Pakistan in Bengaluru, but he chose the historic ground of Lord’s to bow out of first-class cricket. Representing the Rest of the World XI against the MCC in August 1987, Gavaskar signed off with an elegant, masterclass knock of 188 runs, recording his first and only first-class century at Lord’s in the very last match of his professional career.
Lord’s Yet to Witness Memorable Rohit Knock
Rohit has featured in two ODIs at Lord’s but has yet to leave a lasting mark with the bat. He was dismissed for a duck in one outing and managed 15 runs in the other. His recent form has also come under scrutiny, having scored 11 off 21 balls in the opening ODI against England before making 26 from 47 deliveries in the second match.
Rohit Sharma’s ODI Career At Glance
Rohit Sharma has represented India in 287 ODIs, scoring 11,757 runs in 279 innings. His record includes 33 centuries and 62 fifties, while he also owns the highest individual ODI score of 264. He has played the most ODIs against Sri Lanka (55), followed by Australia (49), cementing his place among the greatest batters in the format’s history.
