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Rohit Sharma addresses ODI retirement speculation after England series

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Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Rohit Sharma addresses ODI retirement speculation after England series

Summary

Rohit Sharma has dismissed rumors about his potential ODI retirement following India's recent series against England. Speaking to BCCI.tv, he acknowledged media criticism as part of his career and emphasized his commitment to contributing to the team. In the decisive match at Lord's, Rohit scored 138 runs off 110 balls, but India ultimately lost the series 2-1 after finishing with 360 for 7, chasing a target of 388. He noted the importance of patience with the team's young bowling lineup moving forward.

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What We Know

•Rohit Sharma scores historic 138 at Lord's in ODI.
•India loses to England by 27 runs, series ends 2-1.
•Rohit brushes off retirement talks, focusing on team contributions.
•Emphasizes patience for India's inexperienced bowling attack.
•Achieved first ODI century for India at Lord's.

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6:10 AMYahoo Sports — 'If there's no noise, there's no fun': Rohit Sharma brushes off ODI retirement speculation, says he's faced criticism since debut

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Rohit Sharma has dismissed rumours regarding his ODI retirement after the England series, stating he has embraced media criticism since his debut.
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