'Rohit Sharma will continue to represent India; Lord's ODI won't be his last': BCCI
The BCCI has officially dismissed rumors regarding the retirement of Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma. The board confirmed that Sharma remains a key part of the ODI team's future plans.
Why it matters
It clarifies the status of a high-profile athlete and addresses internal management tensions within the Indian cricket administration.
NEW DELHI: The final ODI against England at Lord's on Sunday will not be Rohit Sharma's last match for India. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia dismissed all retirement rumours and confirmed that the senior batter remains an important part of India's ODI plans.There had been speculation that the 39-year-old had been told by the selectors that they wanted to move on and give Yashasvi Jaiswal an extended run in the team. However, Saikia made it clear that there has been no such discussion."There are lot of speculations going on in media about Rohit Sharma's future.
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