Overview
- Reports before India’s England ODI tour said the senior selection committee told Rohit Sharma he was not in plans for the 2027 World Cup and wanted to try younger openers.
- BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia publicly denied any farewell decision and said Rohit would remain a regular while he is part of the plans.
- Rohit responded with 138 at Lord’s on July 19, the first ODI century by an Indian at the venue, a knock that shifted public opinion and complicated selector plans.
- Several selectors told outlets they felt betrayed by the board’s public backing of Rohit and that some officials believe India’s World Cup chances would be better without him.
- Agarkar’s three-month extension ends in September and the board is reportedly considering VVS Laxman as a successor with Agarkar’s continuation possibly hinging on India’s upcoming Sri Lanka Test series.