‘No retirement issue’: BCCI rubbishes speculation on Rohit Sharma’s future | Cricket News

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla categorically denies the claims Rohit Sharmafuture of the national team, said there was “no doubt” that the India opener would retire at this stage despite growing speculation during the recent tour of England.Questions are mounting about Rohit’s future after a long period of slimming down with the bat, with reports suggesting that the third ODI against England at Lord’s could be his last appearance in India. However, the 39-year-old answered these doubts emphatically by knocking 138 off 110 balls, becoming the first Indian batsman to score an ODI century at the iconic venue.Speaking to reporters, Shukla refuted the retirement rumors and insisted that the speculations had no basis in fact.“Rohit Sharma is part of our team and is still playing. What is being circulated in the media and social media does not make any sense. As of now, there is no question of his retirement,” Shukla said.Rohit’s century at Lord’s also solidified his stance on his future. The India opener has always maintained that he wants to continue representing the national team and is determined to earn a place in the Indian team for the 2027 ODI World Cup.during an interview BCCIAfter winning the match, Rohit made it clear that speculation will not distract him from his responsibilities.“My job is to bat. Come and play, represent my country, represent my team. That’s what I’ve been told to do since my debut, so that’s what I’m going to do,” Rohit said.“The noise has been there since I made my debut. It will always be there until I stay here. So it doesn’t really matter. What matters is what I do on the field, trying to contribute to the success of the team. That’s all my focus right now. And let the noise exist. If there’s no noise, there’s no fun. “Shukla also brushed off calls for a change in India’s leadership following the criticism leveled at the skipper. Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir.“Everyone is entitled to their opinion but the decision of who stays in the team and who doesn’t is not in the hands of the selectors. The Indian team is performing well and winning games, so no changes are needed at the moment. Shukla said.While Rohit’s century at Lord’s was one of the highlights of the tour, India’s performance in the UK leg was disappointing. The visitors had previously lost 0-2 to Ireland and 0-4 to England in the T20I series before losing 2-1 in the ODI series.