🚨Cricket expert Vimal Kumar slams Rohit Sharma retirement rumours🚨

I spoke to several BCCI officials and members of the team management regarding Rohit Sharma's retirement. Everyone told me that these reports are nothing but media-created rumours. Rohit Sharma is not going… pic.twitter.com/74d0lMBsMH

— Central Cricket (@arshdeep3444) July 17, 2026

No Change In India's ODI Plans

According to Kumar, the officials he spoke to made it clear that Rohit continues to be part of India's plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup. They also denied reports suggesting the selectors had already decided to replace him with a younger opener.

While India is expected to continue giving opportunities to younger players, the board has not indicated any change in Rohit's status within the ODI team.

The clarification is expected to put to rest speculation surrounding the captain's future, with the focus now shifting back to India's preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup.