On BCCI’s agenda: Rohit’s future, WC roadmap and India’s recent past (Agency Images)
India’s 2-0 T20I series defeat in Ireland and the 4-0 drubbing in England raised alarm bells, with the 125-run loss at Nottingham viewed internally as one of the team’s poorest performances in recent years. Gill’s ODI side also lost the England series 2-1.
One option under consideration is to evaluate Rohit’s role on a series-by-series basis rather than committing to a long-term plan through the entire World Cup cycle, according to sources. The dressing-room environment in the ODI team hasn’t been the best, especially when it comes to dealing with stalwarts,” a BCCI source said. “It’s very tough on a young captain like Shubman Gill when there is no clear direction. The uncertainty around Rohit reflects a broader concern. Of India’s three national teams, the ODI side is regarded as the least settled. Injuries and workload management have prevented selectors from identifying a stable core, leaving several key positions unresolved.
England and Sri Lanka will be assessed, board officials are understood to be more concerned about the lack of a clearly defined ODI roadmap at a time when preparations for the 2027 World Cup should be taking shape While recent defeats in Ireland. At the centre of the discussions lies the most sensitive issue facing Indian cricket: Rohit’s future. Though there is immense respect for the veteran opener’s stature and achievements, selectors and members of the team management are increasingly aware of the need to prepare for a post-Rohit era.
Mumbai/New Delhi: The future of Rohit Sharma and the shape of India’s ODI team for the next World Cup cycle are set to dominate discussions when the BCCI’s top brass meets in Mumbai on Thursday for a wide-ranging performance review.