Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma in intense chat at Lord's
During the third ODI between India and England at Lord's, former India captain Rohit Sharma and current head coach Gautam Gambhir were seen having an intense conversation on the balcony.
This happened after India lost the match by 27 runs, with Rohit scoring 138 runs, his 34th ODI century.
The conversation came amid reports that the team management might be looking beyond Rohit for the 2027 World Cup.
Despite the speculation, Rohit has said that he remains focused on contributing to the team's success.
Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir had an intense conversation on the Lord's balcony during the IND vs ENG 3rd ODI.
Rohit scored 138 runs, his 34th ODI century, but India lost the match by 27 runs.
The conversation came amid reports of team management considering looking beyond Rohit for the 2027 World Cup.
Rohit brushed aside speculation about his future, saying external noises have never distracted him.
England won the three-match ODI series 2-1.
- Who
- Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir
- What
- Intense conversation on the Lord's balcony
- When
- During the IND vs ENG 3rd ODI
- Where
- Lord's, London
- Why
- Amid reports of team management considering looking beyond Rohit for the 2027 World Cup
Rohit Sharma's Future
Team Management's Plans
Leadership Role
Rohit Sharma's Future
Rohit Sharma wants to continue leading the team and contributing to its success.
Team Management's Plans
Team management is considering looking beyond Rohit for the 2027 World Cup.
- Location
- Lord's, London
- Match
- IND vs ENG 3rd ODI
- Rohit Sharma's Score
- 138 runs
- Match Result
- England won by 27 runs
- Series Result
- England won the series 2-1