BCCI VP says Rohit Sharma not retiring

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has categorically denied speculation that veteran opener Rohit Sharma is considering retirement from international cricket. The board's vice-president, Rajeev Shukla, made the definitive statement on July 25, 2026, while attending an event in Agra, asserting that the 39-year-old remains a key part of the national team's plans.

Shukla directly addressed widespread rumors that had intensified during India's recent tour of England, where reports suggested the ODI series could be Sharma's final assignment. "Rohit Sharma is a part of our team and is continuing to play," Shukla told reporters. "The things being circulated in the media and on social media have no meaning. As of now, there is no question of his retirement."

The speculation had been fueled by a lean run of form for Sharma at the start of the England ODI series. However, the veteran batsman answered his critics emphatically in the third and final match at Lord's, scoring a memorable 138 runs from just 110 deliveries. His innings, which featured 17 fours and five sixes, made him the first Indian batter to score an ODI century at the historic venue. Despite his effort, India...