London: Rohit Sharma’s parents Gurunath Sharma and Purnima Sharma reached London. India will play the third and final ODI against England at Lord’s on Sunday. Rohit’s parents arriving in London in this situation fueled speculations that the hitman’s one-day career would end. According to reports, Rohit arranged for his parents to be present at Lord’s after learning about the selectors’ plans for his future in ODI cricket. According to informed sources, the Indian selectors are no longer considering this experienced opener, keeping in mind the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Rohit is going through a tough time in the ongoing ODI series against England. After scoring 11 runs in the first match, he scored 26 runs off 47 balls in the second ODI at Cardiff. News in this scenario, the 39-year-old cricketer has been briefed on India’s long-term plans. Because selector and head coach Gautam Gambhir is considering youngsters like Jaswi Jaiswal.
The third ODI at Lord’s in such an atmosphere could turn out to be a very emotional moment for Indian cricket fans. Rohit has already retired from T20 and Test cricket. As a result, ODIs are now the only international format in which he represents India. If the news is correct, then Indian teamHis parents may be there to watch his son’s last match in the jersey.
Rohit will leave a remarkable legacy in ODI cricket upon his retirement. It was under his leadership that India reached the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup and won the 2024 T20 World Cup title. With his parents currently in London, all eyes will now be on Lord’s – where the final chapter of the ‘Hitman’ era may be about to be written.
It is heard that before this England series, the selectors sat down with Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir to discuss their plans for the 2027 World Cup and the selectors do not want Rohit in that World Cup squad. Although he may not be given a chance in international cricket again, it is entirely up to Rohit whether he retires after that. Rohit Sharma