- Rohit’s relationship with coach Gambhir deteriorated post-Australia tour.
- Disagreements emerged regarding team selection and transition strategy.
- Rohit eyes 2027 World Cup amidst ongoing future speculation.
- BCCI publicly supports Rohit despite continued media speculation.
The relationship between Rohit Sharma and India head coach Gautam Gambhir has reportedly deteriorated following a series of disagreements during India’s tour of Australia. According to a report by the Hindustan Times, the equation between the two senior figures has changed significantly over the past few months, with differences emerging over selection and the team’s future direction.
The report comes at a time when speculation over Rohit’s ODI future continues despite the BCCI publicly backing the India captain.
Rohit Reportedly Played Key Role In Gambhir’s Appointment
According to the Hindustan Times report, Rohit was among those who wanted Gambhir to take charge of the Indian team. The report states that the India captain approached the former opener at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium before his appointment to discuss the role.
It further claims Gambhir agreed to take up the position after telling Rohit:
“If you remain captain, I will definitely join.”
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At the time, the two were believed to share a positive working relationship and were aligned on the team’s plans.
Australia Tour Reportedly Changed The Dynamic
The report claims the relationship became strained during India’s tour of Australia, where differences emerged over selection decisions and leadership plans.
It further states that Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar were keen to accelerate India’s transition by giving younger players bigger roles. During the same period, Shubman Gill was appointed India’s ODI captain, replacing Rohit.
According to the report, those developments affected the relationship between Rohit and the team management.
Rohit Focused On Extending ODI Career
The Hindustan Times report adds that Rohit remains determined to continue playing ODI cricket and wants to feature in the 2027 World Cup.
However, uncertainty over his long-term future has continued amid repeated media reports suggesting India could be planning for the next generation.
The discussion has intensified after Rohit’s modest returns in the ongoing ODI series against England, where he scored 11 in the first match and 26 in the second.
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BCCI Continues To Back Rohit Publicly
Despite the speculation, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has denied reports suggesting Rohit is nearing the end of his ODI career.
With the series decider against England at Lord’s approaching, attention will remain on both Rohit’s performance and India’s selection plans. While the BCCI has publicly backed the veteran opener, reports about his future continue to dominate the conversation.
