Deep Dasgupta criticizes Rohit Sharma retirement rumors during ODI series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 10:46 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta expressed frustration over speculation regarding Rohit Sharma's future. This discussion intensified after Rohit's early dismissal in the second ODI, prompting retirement rumors ahead of the series finale. The BCCI labeled these claims as baseless, and Rohit responded by scoring 138 runs in the third ODI. Dasgupta urged selectors to avoid creating uncertainty around star players. India's next ODI assignment is a home series against the West Indies in September.
- •Rohit Sharma scored 138 runs in the third ODI against England.
- •Dasgupta criticized retirement rumors and their impact on player confidence.
- •BCCI dismissed retirement speculation as baseless.
- •India lost the ODI series 2-1 against England.
- •India's next ODI series starts in September against the West Indies.
- 10:46 AMYahoo Sports — 'I was really angry': Ex-India cricketer fumes over Rohit Sharma retirement saga
"Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta criticized speculation about Rohit Sharma's future. Retirement rumors surfaced after Rohit's early dismissal in the second ODI match. The BCCI dismissed these claims as baseless, and Rohit responded with a century. Dasgupta urged selectors to avoid creating uncertainty for senior players. Selection should continue to be based on current performances and contributions.
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