Archive · 25 Jul 2026
BCCI VP Denies Rohit Sharma ODI Retirement Rumors
Rohit Sharma is a famous cricket player from India.
Some people in the media thought he might stop playing One Day Internationals (ODIs), but the head of Indian cricket, Rajeev Shukla, said that's not true.
Rohit even scored a big 138 runs in a match against England, which was his first century at Lord's.
He has played a lot of ODIs and has scored over 11,000 runs.
Rohit said he is focusing on playing for India and ignoring the noise from critics.
The Indian cricket team is doing well, and the leaders, Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir, will stay as they are.
BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla dismissed rumors of Rohit Sharma retiring from ODIs.
Rohit Sharma scored 138 runs in the third ODI against England at Lord's.
Rohit has played 288 ODIs and scored 11,895 runs at an average of 48.95.
Rohit aims to play in the 2027 ODI World Cup and is ignoring outside noise.
The leadership duo of Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir will remain unchanged despite criticism.
- Who
- Rohit Sharma, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla
- What
- Denial of ODI retirement rumors and Rohit's century in the third ODI against England
- When
- Ahead of and during the third ODI between England and India at Lord's
- Where
- Lord's, England
- Why
- To clarify Rohit Sharma's future in ODIs and address media speculation
Media Speculation
BCCI and Rohit Sharma
Retirement Rumors
Media Speculation
Media reports suggested Rohit Sharma might retire from ODIs after the third ODI against England.
BCCI and Rohit Sharma
BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla and Rohit Sharma himself denied these rumors, stating he is continuing to play.
Performance Criticism
Media Speculation
Critics pointed out Rohit's struggles to convert starts into big knocks.
BCCI and Rohit Sharma
Rohit responded with a century in the third ODI against England, his first by an Indian batter at Lord's in an ODI.
- Player
- Rohit Sharma
- Role
- Former India Captain, Batsman
- ODI Matches
- 288
- ODI Runs
- 11,895
- ODI Average
- 48.95
- Recent Performance
- 138 runs in the third ODI against England
- Retirement Status
- Not retiring from ODIs, aiming for 2027 ODI World Cup
- Leadership Duo
- Shubman Gill (Captain) and Gautam Gambhir (Head Coach)