Rohit Sharma Retirement Talk Shifts Focus to Yashasvi Jaiswal for India's ODI Future

Speculation has intensified that India captain Rohit Sharma may retire from One‑Day Internationals after the ongoing series against England. Selectors, looking ahead to the 2027 World Cup, are reportedly considering left‑handed batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has scored two centuries in three recent ODIs, as a long‑term replacement.

While the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not issued an official comment, Sharma’s parents have traveled to London amid the rumors. Team management and head coach Gautam Gambhir are said to be planning for a younger squad, giving Jaiswal extended opportunities in the remaining matches before the World Cup.