You drop me': Kaif on Rohit Sharma leaving retirement to selectors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Former cricketer Mohammed Kaif discussed Rohit Sharma's career during a recent analysis, indicating that Sharma will not retire voluntarily and will allow the selectors to decide his fate. Despite a lackluster performance in a recent ODI, Rohit scored 138 runs in his next match at Lord’s, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to the team. Kaif expressed the need for clearer communication from team management regarding Rohit's role in the upcoming 2027 World Cup plans. The BCCI had previously dismissed speculation about Rohit’s retirement after a low-scoring ODI match against England, emphasizing that the veteran remains part of their considerations moving forward.
- •Mohammed Kaif believes Rohit won't retire voluntarily.
- •Rohit scored 138 runs at Lord's after a slow ODI.
- •Speculation about Rohit's future has intensified recently.
- •BCCI clarified there are no immediate retirement plans for Rohit.
- •Kaif calls for clearer communication from team management.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — 'You drop me': Ex-cricketer says Rohit Sharma has thrown the ball into selectors' court
"Mohammed Kaif believes Rohit Sharma will not retire from ODIs voluntarily. He suggests the selectors will make the final decision on his career. Sharma's recent century at Lord's indicates his continued focus on playing. Kaif also highlighted the need for clear communication from team management. The BCCI's timely statement prevented unnecessary speculation surrounding the match.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- ICC Cricket World Cup•Aug 5, 2026, 7:16 AM'I want to be a coach': Ben Stokes eyes England coaching role after retirement
- ICC Cricket World Cup•Aug 5, 2026, 4:42 AMRohit Sharma's chances of playing 2027 ODI World Cup: Doubt remains on India star's long-term future
- ICC Cricket World Cup•Aug 5, 2026, 12:24 AMThe Most Valuable Skill In American Cricket Has Nothing To Do With Cricket
- ICC Cricket World Cup•Aug 4, 2026, 11:42 AMBen Stokes’ coaching ambition highlights a major problem with English cricket
- ICC Cricket World Cup•Aug 3, 2026, 4:01 AM'Proud dad to Kohli': Ravi Shastri spotted wearing Virat Kohli's One8 shoes and jumper at The Hundred 2026
- ICC Cricket World Cup•Aug 3, 2026, 3:04 AMManaging Jasprit Bumrah: Every India series missed due to injury risk in the lead-up to the 2027 ODI World Cup
