IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill breaks silence on Rohit retirement rumours after Lord's hundred

Shubman Gill dismissed speculation surrounding Rohit Sharma's ODI future after India's defeat to England at Lord's, saying there has been no discussion about retirement within the team.Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo)Brief Scores: England (387/3) beat India (360/7) by 27 runs in the Lord's ODI to win the three-match ODI series 2-1Rohit Sharma's magnificent hundred at Lord's may have answered many questions on the field, but Shubman Gill has made it clear that there has been no discussion within the Indian dressing room about the veteran opener's retirement.Speaking after India's 27-run defeat to England in the third ODI at Lord's on Sunday, Gill dismissed speculation over Rohit's future, saying the rumours had remained confined to the media and had not been discussed within the squad.India vs England, Lord's ODI: HIGHLIGHTS | SCORECARD "We have not had a chance. I mean, he has not told us anything. I think it's all out in the media, but there's not been any discussion like that in the team," Gill said in the post-match press conference.Gill's remarks came after Rohit produced one of the most memorable knocks of his ODI career under intense scrutiny. Chasing a daunting target of 388, the 39-year-old scored a magnificent 138 off 110 balls to keep India in the contest before they eventually finished on 360 for 7, losing by 27 runs as England sealed the three-match series 2-1. Despite Rohit's brilliance, along with Gill's 77 and Virat Kohli's 74, India could not overhaul England's imposing 387 for 3, built around Ben Duckett's career-best 142 and Jacob Bethell's 91.Rohit had walked into the series decider amid growing speculation over his ODI future after reports claimed that the selectors were looking beyond the former captain with the 2027 World Cup in mind. The pressure had only intensified after scores of 11 and 26 in the first two ODIs.The veteran opener responded in the only way he knows. His 34th ODI hundred, and the first by an Indian batter at Lord's, was a reminder of his enduring quality. Rohit chose not to celebrate the milestone, briefly raising his bat before resuming India's pursuit of what would have been a record chase at the iconic venue.The speculation was also dismissed by the BCCI. Secretary Devajit Saikia categorically denied reports that Rohit had been informed the Lord's ODI would be his final appearance for India."There are a lot of speculations going on in the media about Rohit Sharma's future. I want to firmly assert that there has been no such discussion that Rohit will be playing his last match at Lord's on Sunday," Saikia told PTI.Saikia also reiterated that Rohit continues to be a key part of India's ODI plans."Rohit is a regular member of the Indian ODI team, and he will continue to represent the country as long as he is in the scheme of things. In other words, Lord's ODI won't be his last match," he said.Rohit has never hidden his ambition of playing in the 2027 ODI World Cup. While his form before the Lord's ODI had come under scrutiny, the century served as a timely reminder of his ability to deliver on the biggest stage. Although India ended up on the losing side, the innings ensured the conversation remained focused on his batting rather than the speculation surrounding his future. - EndsPublished By: Saurabh KumarPublished On: Jul 20, 2026 01:31 IST