Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh believes Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should be allowed to continue their ODI careers and target the 2027 World Cup if they maintain their fitness and performance levels.
Ajinkya Rahane advocates for a clear commitment from India's team management to include Rohit Sharma in the 2027 World Cup squad, emphasizing the veteran's experience and recent form.
Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif believes veteran opener Rohit Sharma will not retire from ODI cricket on his own, leaving selectors to make the call.
Rohit Sharma, the 30-year-old founder of 'Chaiwalaz' outlets, died by suicide at his Dausa residence on Saturday. Family members found him hanging and rushed him to the hospital, where he was declared dead. Sharma had closed his seven tea outlets six months prior and turned to spirituality; police are investigating the cause.
India's Shubman Gill regains the No. 1 spot in ICC ODI batting rankings, surpassing New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell who missed recent series, with Gill now leading at 801 rating points.
Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas believes Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, despite concerns over their age, should be in India's 2027 ODI World Cup squad due to their skill, experience, and continued run-scoring ability.
Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta criticizes retirement rumors surrounding Rohit Sharma during India's ODI series against England, emphasizing performance-based selection and reduced speculation around senior players.
England's Jos Buttler received a signed Team India jersey from Rohit Sharma, calling him an "all-time favourite player." Rohit also penned a message on the jersey. This follows Rohit's impressive century at Lord's in the ODI series decider, where he was India's leading run-scorer.
Former India opener Abhinav Mukund announced his 15-man squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, including veteran Rohit Sharma but omitting Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill is now just one rating point behind the No. 1 spot in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings.
England secured a 2-1 ODI series victory over India, their first since 2018, with Joe Root named Player of the Series and returning to the ICC ODI Batting Rankings top 10 at No. 8. Ben Duckett also climbed to joint-19th after a record-breaking knock at Lord's.
Indian cricketer Sanju Samson revealed his initial disbelief at Rohit Sharma's encouraging words after being dropped from the playing XI during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Despite disappointment, Samson underwent self-reflection, eventually returning to form and becoming the Player of the Tournament as India won on home soil.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has publicly supported Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, asserting they cannot be dropped due to their credentials and fan base. His comments followed Rohit's century against England at Lord's, which quieted recent retirement speculation despite India's series loss.
Following his historic century at Lord's, former India coach Ravi Shastri has publicly supported Rohit Sharma, urging team management to let him decide his retirement timing amidst ongoing speculation. Sharma himself stated his focus remains on batting and contributing to the team's success, unaffected by external criticism.
Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin stated that senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are "untouchable" in the national team due to their achievements and massive fan following, making it nearly impossible to drop them. He contrasted this with bowlers, who lack similar backing despite their contributions.
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has supported Rohit Sharma amid retirement rumors, stating it's a personal decision. Kaif praised Sharma's recent century at Lord's and urged the BCCI and team management to publicly back him ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Rohit Sharma scored a century in India's loss to England at Lord's, reflecting on his 400-match, 8000-run ODI partnership with Virat Kohli, which is now second only to Tendulkar-Ganguly in century stands. He also discussed the team's need for collective improvement.
Following a superb 138-run innings against England at Lord's, Indian opener Rohit Sharma addressed widespread speculation about his potential ODI retirement, stating he focuses only on his performance. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia later dismissed these rumors, confirming Rohit remains a regular member of the Indian ODI team.
Rohit Sharma scored his 34th ODI century at Lord's against England, delivering a powerful response to widespread retirement speculation. The 39-year-old's 132-run innings, his first ODI ton at the iconic venue, came in a series decider where India ultimately lost the match and the bilateral series 1-2.
Rohit Sharma made history at Lord's by scoring his eighth ODI century in England, becoming the batter with the most ODI hundreds in a visiting country and surpassing Sachin Tendulkar. His 34th ODI ton also made him the oldest to achieve this at Lord's and the first Indian, keeping India alive in the series.
Rohit Sharma scored a magnificent 138, his 34th ODI hundred, but India lost to England by 27 runs in the third ODI at Lord's, surrendering the series 1-2. Ben Duckett's 142 and Jacob Bethell's 91 powered England's 388, with Sam Curran's bowling sealing India's fate despite strong batting performances.
England secured a 2-1 ODI series victory by defeating India by 27 runs in the third match at Lord's. Ben Duckett's 142 and Jacob Bethell's 91 helped England post 387/3. Despite Rohit Sharma's 138, Shubman Gill's 77, and Virat Kohli's 74, India fell short, managing 360/7.
England secured a 2-1 one-day international series victory against India at Lord's, posting 387 for three, powered by Ben Duckett's 141. Despite Rohit Sharma's ferocious 138, India fell short by 27 runs, finishing on 360 for seven, with Jacob Bethell's key wicket turning the tide.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli formed their 21st century partnership in ODIs, becoming the second-most prolific pair in history during India's chase against England at Lord's. Rohit scored 138, becoming the oldest Indian to score an ODI century and the first at Lord's.
Rohit Sharma made history by becoming the first Indian batter to score an ODI century at Lord's, leading India's chase against England. His 39-year-old age also set records for the oldest Indian to score an ODI century and an international century across all formats, silencing critics.
