India backs Rohit Sharma despite retirement speculation
- Ahead of Sunday's series-deciding third ODI at Lord's, India team management publicly supported veteran opener Rohit Sharma, dismissing speculation that his recent poor form could prompt his replacement.
- England leveled the three-match series 1-1 after defeating India by four wickets in Thursday's second ODI at Cardiff, where Rohit managed only 26 runs off 47 balls.
- Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak defended the opener, stating Rohit remains "too good" to feel pressure and attributing his modest returns to difficult pitch conditions.
- According to The Indian Express, selectors have decided to "move on" from the 39-year-old former India captain, creating uncertainty about his future beyond the series decider.
- Rohit has now gone 11 ODIs without a century, raising questions about his place for next year's World Cup, which South Africa will host alongside Zimbabwe and Namibia.
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India back Rohit Sharma amid retirement speculation ahead of Lord's ODI
LONDON: India team management has thrown its weight behind struggling opener Rohit Sharma amid speculation back home that Sunday's third one-day international against England at Lord's could be his last.The 39-year-old managed a laboured 26 off 47 balls on Thursday as England won the second match in Cardiff to level the three-match series.Rohit has now gone 11 ODIs without a hundred and his poor run of form raises questions about his place for…
India backs Rohit Sharma despite retirement speculation
Rohit Sharma faces speculation about his future in the Indian cricket team. He has not scored an ODI century in eleven matches. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak expressed confidence in Rohit's abilities. Kotak believes Rohit was not struggling but faced difficult bowling conditions. The team management supports Rohit ahead of the next match.
India back Rohit amid retirement speculation
LONDON, July 17 - India team management has thrown its weight behind struggling opener Rohit Sharma amid speculation back home that Sunday's third one-day international against England at Lord's could be his last. Read more at straitstimes.com.
India Batting Coach Supports Rohit Sharma Despite Struggles Vs England
India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has expressed strong support for veteran opener Rohit Sharma, dismissing concerns over his recent lean run in the ongoing ODI series against England. Despite Sharma's low scores in the first two matches and a challenging year with the bat, Kotak believes a player of his calibre does not feel pressure and expects him to return to form soon. England won the second ODI, levelling the series 1-1, with the decider…
Amid Rohit Sharma's poor form, Yashasvi Jaiswal's name has been in the news. Despite scoring a brilliant century, he was left out of the squad for the ODI series against England. The selectors are now keen to give the young player more opportunities with the 2027 World Cup in mind.
End Of Road For Rohit Sharma After England ODIs? BCCI Selectors Inform 2027 World Cup Decision: Report
The question marks were already there, and after Rohit Sharma's latest score of 26 in the second India vs England ODI on Thursday, the doubts over his future have only increased
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