Sport: Cricket Country: England Category: Scores & Results

Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir share light moments on Lord's balcony

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 1:33 PM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir share light moments on Lord's balcony

Summary

Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir were seen talking and laughing on the balcony at Lord's before the third ODI between England and India on July 19, 2026. This photo has sparked memories of a previous incident in January 2025 during a tumultuous period for both players in Sydney. Amid rumors of Rohit's retirement plans, including reports that he is not in the 2027 World Cup plans, the recent chat appears to have lifted spirits. The BCCI has sought to clarify the speculation surrounding Rohit's career ahead of the crucial ODI.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir seen laughing on Lord's balcony.
•Fans recall a previous balcony incident in Sydney from January 2025.
•BCCI denies retirement rumors for Rohit Sharma ahead of third ODI.
•The match on July 19 serves as a series decider against England.
•Reports indicate Rohit is not in the 2027 World Cup plans.

Latest Updates

1:33 PMYahoo Sports — Why Rohit Sharma-Gautam Gambhir's Lord's balcony chat before ENG vs IND 3rd ODI evokes memories of reported Sydney Test fallout

What they're saying

"
While the BCCI might have squashed any rumours of Rohit Sharma retiring from ODIs in the 3rd ODI at Lord's, his recent picture with Gautam Gambhir at the iconic balcony invokes some bad memories for the fans.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Cricket