The speculation gathered momentum before BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia dismissed the claims, insisting there had been no decision regarding the veteran opener's retirement.

At the same time, another report claimed Rohit had once approached Gambhir about taking up a coaching role with the Indian team before their relationship allegedly deteriorated over time.

Neither Rohit nor Gambhir has commented publicly on those reports.

Viral Lord's Video Tells A Different Story

While rumours continued to circulate, a video from India's training session at Lord's offered a contrasting image.

The footage showed Rohit and Gambhir standing together on the famous balcony, smiling and sharing a laugh as other members of the Indian squad prepared for the decisive encounter against England.

India head into the final ODI with the three-match series level at 1-1, making Sunday's contest crucial for both teams.

Whether or not the speculation surrounding Rohit's future continues beyond Lord's, the latest visuals suggest the Indian camp remains focused on the task at hand.