The best feature of time is that it changes.
For Rohit Sharma, the famous saying is accurate; a few months ago he stunningly withdrew himself from the playing XI of India during the fifth Test of the Australian tour following a series of low scores amidst rumors of his red-ball future. Skip to now and he is said to have won the BCCI and the national team’s support to go on as Team India captain for the five-match Test tour of England slated for later this year.
Rohit’s captaincy during India’s unbeaten run at the recent Champions Trophy in Dubai has persuaded the board and selectors that the senior player is the “correct candidate” to lead India in what is forecast to be a demanding tour starting the team’s campaign in the next cycle of the ICC World Test Championship (2025-27), according to The Indian Express.
Rohit has demonstrated his capabilities. Every participant believes he is the best pick to front the Indian side for the English tour. Rohit too has voiced a desire to continue to play red-ball cricket,” the publication quoted a source as saying.
Rohit personally has rejected overseas retirement several times since India’s victory in the Champions Trophy final to grab their second ICC crown in 10 months.
The 37-year-old had mentioned during a media session he is not retiring from ODIs and not to let stories concerning his future abound.
He has yet to promised to play through the 2027 ODI World Cup.
I’m enjoying everything I’m doing with this team right now, and the team is also relishing my company, which is wonderful. Rohit told the ICC, I cannot really say 2027 as it is too far off, but I am keeping all my options available.
June 20 is the first day of India’s England trip.
