Selectors want Rohit Sharma out of World Cup plans, felt 'betrayed' after BCCI backed him: Report
Reports suggest a rift between Indian cricket selectors and the BCCI regarding the future of Rohit Sharma, with some selectors feeling betrayed by the board's public support for the veteran player. Sharma responded to the controversy with a record-breaking century at Lord's.
Why it matters
The internal conflict highlights the high-stakes management of national sports teams and the influence of media narratives on selection policies.
Rohit Sharma's international career appeared to be nearing its end last month. After scores of 11 and 26 in the opening two ODIs against England, a media report claimed that the series finale at Lord's would be his farewell appearance for India.However, two days before the match, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia publicly dismissed the speculation. What followed was a roaring response from Rohit himself, who smashed 138 runs, albeit in a losing cause, to send a clear message that he wasn't done yet.According to a report in Dainik Jagran, the entire episode exposed a growing disconnect between India's selectors and the BCCI's top brass.The report claimed that the Indian team management does not want Rohit to be part of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
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