The rumours about Rohit Sharma’s retirement is all over the place. From his parents arriving in London to his childhood coach’s reaction, the speculation that he may play his last international game on Sunday gathered momentum. However, the BCCI has rubbished the retirement rumour altogether. While Hitman remains the topic of discussion, Virat Kohli has quietly proved himself as an automatic pick for the 2027 World Cup. Talking about world cricket, the game lost a legend on Friday as Sir Garfield Sobers breathed his last. On that note, let’s take a look at top headlines from Friday.
‘Lord’s ODI won’t be Rohit Sharma’s last’
BCCI has categorically stated that Rohit Sharma will not be retiring after the ENG vs IND 3rd ODI at Lord’s on Sunday. This comes after reports on Thursday claimed that the selectors had informed the Hitman that he was no longer in the scheme of things in the ODIs and that he could bring the curtains down on his career after the final ODI in England. However, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has dismissed all such reports and has asserted that Rohit will continue to play for India as long as he is in the scheme of things. Read more.
Sir Garfield Sobers no more
The cricket world was plunged into mourning on Friday after the passing of West Indies legend Sir Garfield Sobers at the age of 89. His son, Daniel Sobers, confirmed the heartbreaking news from Barbados. Born in Barbados, Sobers made his Test debut as a teenager and quickly established himself as one of the sport’s most gifted talents. In 1958, at just 21 years of age, he announced himself to the world with an unbeaten 365 against Pakistan, a record that stood as the highest individual Test score for 36 years. Read more.
VVS Laxman as CSK coach?
Former India opener Sadagoppan Ramesh has picked his ‘ideal’ candidate to succeed Stephen Fleming as CSK’s head coach in IPL 2027. While a few names have already come up, Ramesh wants CoE chief VVS Laxman to take over the role. As per him, the latter has all the attributes, that will make him an excellent coach at the franchise. Read more here.
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Pakistan cricket team bowler Mohammad Nawaz has been sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching the Anti-Doping Code. The spinner was found guilty after he was tested positive for substance abuse during the T20 World Cup 2026 in which Pakistan were knocked out in the Super 8 stage. As a result of testing positive for the use of a prohibited substance, Nawaz was handed a three-month suspension by the ICC. Read more here.
Virat Kohli for ODI World Cup 2027
India cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar have agreed that Virat Kohli will be a automatic pick in the squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup which will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The report states that the team management has no issues with the former Indian captain’s form or fitness. Kohli has been narrowed down as a starter for the marquee tournament. Read more here.
Washington Sundar injured
India cricket team will be without the services of all-rounder Washington Sundar in the ENG vs IND 3rd ODI at Lord’s on Sunday. The Tamil Nadu star sustained a hamstring injury while batting in the 2nd ODI in Cardiff, forcing him to stay off the field in the 2nd innings. Sundar’s injury comes as the latest blow to India who are already without the services of Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy – the former picking up an injury before the end of the T20I series, while the latter is yet to recover completely. Read more here.
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