Rohit Sharma ODI Retirement Controversy BCCI Review Meeting World Cup 2027: The ongoing controversy over whether former Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma will play in the 2027 ODI World Cup or not has now reached its peak. After winning the ICC Champions Trophy, BCCI, keeping in mind the future, removed the ODI captaincy from Rohit and handed it over to Shubman Gill. Meanwhile, during the match at Lord's, Rohit was directly advised to retire and he angrily agreed to do so, which has created a huge stir in the cricket circle.
Direct message from a member of the selection committee
According to a PTI report, a member of the BCCI selection committee had clearly told Rohit about the future plans of the team management. The team is now looking to move ahead without Rohit and the member had asked him if he would announce his retirement after the third ODI at Lord's. This sudden conversation made Rohit Sharma very angry and he was even ready to announce his retirement in anger, the report has made a big claim.
BCCI meeting in Mumbai; Gambhir, Agarkar, Gill and Iyer face to face
Amidst all these developments, a very important review meeting is being held at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on Thursday. Head coach Gautam Gambhir, Selection Committee Chairman Ajit Agarkar, both captains Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, Center of Excellence Head VVS Laxman and Secretary Devjit Saikia are present in this meeting. The roadmap for the 2027 ODI World Cup is also being discussed in the meeting, along with the performance in the England-Ireland tour is also being evaluated.
Will Rohit play in the 2027 World Cup? The final decision will be taken today
After this meeting, BCCI can take a firm decision on whether Rohit Sharma, who has already retired from Test and T20, will be a part of the 2027 ODI World Cup or he will be officially bid farewell. The eyes of the sports world are on what decision the Gambhir-Agarkar duo takes on the fitness and future role of Rohit, who is debuting at the age of 39.
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