The rumours gathered momentum following reports from The Indian Express, PTI and IANS suggesting Rohit was no longer part of India's long-term ODI plans beyond the ongoing England series. While those reports triggered widespread debate over Rohit's future, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has publicly dismissed the speculation.
It also claimed head coach Gautam Gambhir was involved in discussions with Rohit before the England ODI series. An unnamed BCCI source quoted in the report said Rohit wanted to continue playing after improving his fitness, but selectors had decided to move on while leaving the final retirement decision to the batter himself. The report also stated that youngsters such as Yashasvi Jaiswal were expected to receive extended opportunities in the ODI setup going forward.
IANS echoed the same broad narrative, reporting that Rohit was not expected to feature in India's plans after the England series and that Lord's was being viewed as his likely farewell.
Reports claimed Yashasvi Jaiswal is locked in as Rohit Sharma's replacement
Yashasvi Jaiswal is among the players the selectors want to invest in over the coming months, with the left-handed opener reportedly viewed as a long-term option at the top of the order.
"Lord's ODI won't be his last match": BCCI on Rohit Sharma
Amid the growing speculation, BCCI's stance on Rohit Sharma retirement finally became clear after secretary Devajit Saikia categorically rejected the reports.
The statement effectively distances the board from the reports that had described the Rohit last ODI as a foregone conclusion. While Saikia did not directly address the claims about the selectors' long-term plans, his comments made it clear that there has been no official decision declaring the Lord's fixture as Rohit's farewell appearance.
Meanwhile, Ravichandran Ashwin defended Rohit Sharma while taking a swipe at selectors amid retirement buzz.
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