'It's all out in the media': Gill denies Rohit Sharma retirement talks
Indian cricketer Shubman Gill has dismissed media speculation regarding Rohit Sharma's potential retirement from ODI cricket following the series against England. Gill praised Sharma's performance and leadership during the recent match at Lord's.
Why it matters
It clarifies team dynamics and addresses rumors surrounding the career trajectory of a prominent national athlete.
India's ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill said there has been no discussion within the team about the third ODI against England at Lord's being Rohit Sharma's final match, adding that the senior opener has not told his teammates anything about his future.Gill made the remarks after India's 27-run defeat to England in the series-deciding third ODI at Lord's. Amid speculation over his ODI future, Rohit entered the record books by becoming the first Indian to score an ODI century at Lord's. The 39-year-old made 138 off 110 balls in what was his 19th year in ODI cricket.There had been widespread speculation before the match that Rohit could bring down the curtain on his ODI career after the series decider.
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