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BCCI Rejects Speculation Over Rohit Sharma’s Retirement Plans
Some people were guessing that Rohit Sharma might retire before the 2027 ODI World Cup.
The BCCI said those guesses are not confirmed.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said Rohit is playing very well.
He asked people not to give more attention to the rumors.
His comments came after a cricket review meeting.
Shreyas Iyer, Gautam Gambhir, VVS Laxman and Shubman Gill attended that meeting.
Ajit Agarkar could not attend because he was away.
The article does not say that Rohit Sharma has announced any retirement decision.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia rejected speculation that Rohit Sharma may retire before the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Saikia said Rohit Sharma is playing superbly and urged people not to fuel speculation.
The comments followed a review meeting at BCCI headquarters on Thursday.
Shreyas Iyer, Gautam Gambhir, VVS Laxman and Shubman Gill attended the meeting.
Ajit Agarkar was absent because he was out of station and could not attend on short notice.
- Who
- BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia addressed speculation about Rohit Sharma’s future; several senior Indian cricket figures attended the review meeting.
- What
- Saikia rejected speculation that Rohit Sharma could retire ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- Where
- The review meeting took place at BCCI headquarters.
- When
- The comments followed a review meeting held on Thursday.
- Why
- Saikia said Rohit Sharma is playing superbly and urged people not to fuel speculation.
Key facts
- Issue
- Speculation about Rohit Sharma’s retirement
- BCCI official
- Devajit Saikia, BCCI secretary
- Tournament mentioned
- ICC 2027 ODI World Cup
- Meeting
- BCCI review meeting
- Attendees
- Shreyas Iyer, Gautam Gambhir, VVS Laxman and Shubman Gill
- Absent official
- Ajit Agarkar, who was out of station
Quotes
Devajit Saikia
BCCI secretary who commented on speculation about Rohit Sharma's retirement
“Rohit Sharma playing superbly, don't give fodder to speculation.”
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