Rohit Sharma out of BCCI's ODI World Cup 2027 plans; final match reportedly revealed
(Courtesy : Getty Images)
Rohit Sharma got out for 11 and 26 in the first two ENG vs IND ODIs.
India are locking horns with England in a three-match ODI series. The visitors won by six wickets in the 1st ODI at Edgbaston on July 14, earning a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
The Men in Blue chased down a 259-run target by six wickets like a walk in the park with half-centuries by Shubman Gill, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar.
Veteran Indian batter Rohit Sharma could not make a mark with his performance in the clash. The right-handed batsman got out for just 11 runs off 21 deliveries with one four. He also failed to impress with his performance in the 2nd game in Cardiff, scoring 26 runs off 47 deliveries with 1 four and 1 six.
Rohit, who is only active in the 50-over format, has expressed his desire to play the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 in South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe next year. However, since the beginning of 2026, he has failed to make any significant impact with his performances.
Earlier in January, in the three ODI games against New Zealand, Rohit got out cheaply for 26, 24, and 11. In June, the 39-year-old came up with a better show in the Afghanistan series, scoring 16, 48, and 79 across three matches.
In the eight ODI matches played so far this year, the Indian opener has scored 241 runs at a poor average of 30.12, with just one half-century.
The former Indian captain is known for comebacks and will be looking for one in the 3rd ODI against England at Lord’s on July 19. However, according to a report by The Indian Express, it can be Rohit’s last game in international cricket.
BCCI wants to move on from Rohit Sharma after ENG vs IND ODI series- Reports
According to a report by Journalist Devendra Pandey of The Indian Express, BCCI selectors informed Rohit ahead of the ENG vs IND ODI series that they want to move on from him and give chances to youngsters. Moreover, management is not considering him for the ODI World Cup 2027.
“Selectors have informed Rohit he is not in their scheme of things post the England tour and they are moving on from him after this series. Though he wanted to continue, especially after working on his fitness. The selectors have left the ball in Sharma’s court to decide his future,” a BCCI source informed the English daily newspaper.
The report also states that Rohit was unhappy with this decision and spoke to some BCCI officials. He has already retired from the other two formats.
In June 2024, he retired from the T20Is after leading India to the World Cup in Barbados. He announced his test retirement in May 2025. After his retirement, Shubman Gill was appointed the new leader of the Test team.
Last year, the Indian Cricket Board also named Shubman Gill as the new ODI captain, replacing Sharma ahead of the Australia tour in October.
The selection committee, in consultation with team management, wants to groom more youngsters, keeping the future of Indian cricket in mind. Notably, openers like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ishan Kishan have impressed in the ODIs and are waiting for opportunities in the 50-over format.
If the reports are true, Rohit could play his final match at Lord’s on July 19.
How many runs did Rohit Sharma score in the ENG vs IND 2nd ODI?
Rohit scored 26 runs in the match.
Will Rohit Sharma play his last international match in the ENG vs IND 3rd ODI?
According to a report by The Indian Express, the BCCI wants to move on from Rohit Sharma from ODIs due to his poor show since the start of 2026. The management wants to try youngsters in the lead-up to the ODI World Cup 2027.
For more updates, follow Khel Now Cricket on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Whatsapp & Telegram.
Vikas Singh Derek is a core cricket-lover since childhood and has always followed the sport both in his personal and professional life. He started his school life by watching cricket at home with family. Later, he played cricket on the field at local clubs during college. After his Master's in Journalism from Mumbai, he followed his passion by covering cricket news across various digital media. Since 2015, he has been an aspiring sports journalist and cricket content writer with over 50K+ articles.