India's cricket board (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has dismissed rumors suggesting that Sunday's one-day international against England at Lord’s will be opener Rohit Sharma's last match.The 39-year-old, who has struggled in recent ODIs with a run of 11 matches without a century, faces questions about his World Cup prospects for 2027.Saikia emphasized that there is no discussion about Rohit retiring and confirmed his inclusion in the ODI squad.Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak also defended Sharma's form, noting that poor performances can happen on any given day.
Despite his recent lowly score of 26 off 47 balls against England, experts believe Sharma remains a key player due to his history of high-scoring innings, including the record 264 against Sri Lanka.
The article highlights the ongoing debate about Sharma's place in the team amid mixed form and speculation about his future in international cricket.
Original title: Lord’s ODI will not be Rohit’s last, says BCCI secretary
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