Archive · 18 Jul 2026
BCCI Denies Rohit Sharma Retirement Speculation
There have been rumors that Rohit Sharma, a famous Indian cricket player, might be retiring after his next match at Lord's.
But the BCCI, which is the organization that runs cricket in India, said this is not true.
They explained that Rohit is still an important part of the team and will keep playing as long as he is doing well.
Rohit has been playing cricket for a long time and has done very well, but he has already stopped playing in two types of cricket matches (T20I and Test).
Right now, he is not scoring many runs in the matches against England, which might have started the retirement rumors.
But the BCCI wants everyone to know that these rumors are not true and Rohit will continue to play.
Former India captain Kapil Dev also praised Rohit for his contributions to Indian cricket and wished him well if he decides to retire.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia denied speculations about Rohit Sharma's retirement.
Rohit Sharma is not retiring after the Lord's ODI against England.
Rohit has struggled with runs in the ongoing England ODI series.
He has already retired from T20I and Test formats.
BCCI asserts Rohit will continue to represent India as long as he is in form.
- Who
- Rohit Sharma, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia, Former India captain Kapil Dev
- What
- Denial of retirement speculation
- When
- During the ongoing England ODI series
- Where
- Lord's, England
- Why
- To clarify that Rohit Sharma is not retiring after the Lord's ODI
Speculation
BCCI
Retirement
Speculation
Rohit Sharma is likely to retire after the Lord's ODI.
BCCI
Rohit Sharma remains a key player and Lord's won't be his last ODI.
- Player
- Rohit Sharma
- Position
- Opener
- ODI Debut
- June 23, 2007
- Current ODI Average
- 30.12
- Recent ODI Scores
- 11, 26, 79 (highest)
- Retirement Status
- No official announcement
- ODI Matches
- 286
- ODI Runs
- 11,731
Sources
Saikia Denies Rohit Retirement Speculation
Will Rohit Sharma continue to represent India? BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia issues statement amid retirement speculation
'Rohit Sharma Isn't Going Anywhere': BCCI Quashes Retirement Speculation, Says India Star 'Remains A Key Player' & Lord's Won't Be His Final ODI
Is Rohit Sharma Being Forced Out?
BCCI finally breaks silence on Rohit Sharma’s ODI future amid retirement buzz
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'It Is So Damaging To Indian Cricket': Harsha Bhogle Reacts To Rohit Sharma's Retirement Speculation Amid IND vs ENG ODI Series
'He has entertained the nation immensely': Kapil Dev hails Rohit amid retirement speculation
'He Has Entertained Nation Immensely': Kapil Dev Hails Rohit Sharma Amid Lord's Retirement Speculation; BCCI Dismisses Exit Rumours | VIDEO