Lord's ODI could be Rohit Sharma's last match for India
The BCCI selection committee has reportedly informed Rohit Sharma that he is no longer in their plans for the Indian national cricket team following the England series. The decision aims to prioritize younger talent, such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
Why it matters
This marks a significant transition in Indian cricket, signaling the end of an era for one of the sport's most prominent leaders and batters.
The third and final ODI against England at Lord's on July 19 could be Rohit Sharma's last match for India. The BCCI's senior selection committee is learnt to have informed him that they have decided to "move on" from him after the England series. The panel is learnt to have spoken to Sharma, along with coach Gautam Gambhir, last week. According to sources, the selection committee wants to give youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has been waiting in the wings, a chance, and has made it clear that it doesn't see a role for Sharma in the 2027 World Cup. “The selectors have informed Rohit that he does not figure in their scheme of things after the England tour and they are moving on from him after this series. He wanted to continue, especially after working on his fitness.
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