When the second ODI match was being played between Team India vs England in Cardiff on Thursday, 16 July, suddenly speculations started rising that Rohit Sharma’s career is on the verge of ending and the third and last ODI match of the series to be played at Lord’s could be the last match of his career.
Despite poor performance with the bat in this series, Team India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak made it clear that there is no pressure on Rohit from the team management. He said, ‘I don’t think there can be any pressure on a big player like Rohit.’
Rohit is not under any pressure – Sitanshu Kotak
Speaking at the post-match press conference after India’s four-wicket loss to England in the second ODI, Kotak said, ‘Look, I don’t think a player as big as Rohit can be under any pressure. He’s too good a player to feel that way. Yes, runs have not been scored in two matches, I don’t think it makes any difference. But even today it seemed that he would probably play a good innings, but no problem.
Is Rohit not a part of 2027 ODI World Cup?
After the second ODI against England, the news started floating in the air that according to the Indian team management, Rohit Sharma is not a part of the plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup. There are also reports floating in the air that the team management has decided to focus on young players, especially Yashasvi Jaiswal.
The last match of the ongoing three-match ODI series between Team India vs England will be played on July 19 at the historic Lord’s ground. According to media reports, the third ODI played at Lord’s could also be the last match of Rohit Sharma’s international career. However, no official statement has come from BCCI or Rohit Sharma regarding this.