BCCI meets to decide Rohit Sharma's ODI future

The future of Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma in the one-day international format remains uncertain as the Board of Control for Cricket in India convenes a high-level review meeting in Mumbai on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The discussions come amid reports that Sharma had agreed to retire from ODIs earlier this year after being informed by selectors he was not in their long-term plans, a decision complicated by his subsequent century against England. According to multiple reports, the situation unfolded during India's tour of England in July. A member of the selection committee, not chairman Ajit Agarkar, reportedly conveyed to Sharma that the panel had decided to move on from him and was looking to younger players like Yashasvi Jaiswal ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup in Africa. The selector asked if Sharma would announce his retirement after the third ODI at Lord's on July 19. Sources indicate Sharma was upset by the development but ultimately agreed to the idea. However, Sharma's performance in that match altered the immediate trajectory. The 39-year-old scored a brilliant 138 off 110 balls, though India lost the match while chasing 388.