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BCCI denies retirement rumors surrounding Rohit Sharma amid England series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 10:44 AM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

BCCI denies retirement rumors surrounding Rohit Sharma amid England series

Summary

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has dismissed retirement speculation regarding Rohit Sharma, asserting that the opener has no plans to retire. Sharma himself expressed a commitment to continue playing, aiming for a position in the 2027 ODI World Cup squad after a recent performance where he scored 138 runs in the third ODI against England at Lord's. This comes amid a poor series for India, which included a 2-1 loss to England in ODIs. Shukla also defended current leadership, stating no changes are needed despite ongoing criticism of captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir.

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What We Know

•Shukla states there is no question of Sharma retiring.
•Rohit Sharma scored 138 runs in a recent ODI at Lord's.
•India lost the ODI series against England 2-1.
•Calls for changes in India's leadership group have been dismissed.
•Sharma aims for selection in the 2027 ODI World Cup squad.

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10:44 AMYahoo Sports — 'No question of retirement': BCCI rubbishes speculation over Rohit Sharma's future

What they're saying

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BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has dismissed rumors regarding Rohit Sharma's retirement. He stated there is no question of the Indian opener retiring at this stage. Sharma himself has expressed his desire to continue playing for India. He aims to secure a place in the 2027 ODI World Cup squad. Shukla also defended the current leadership group against calls for changes.
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