No Retirement Yet: Rohit Sharma to Captain India in England

Time has a tendency to turn things around, and no one illustrates this better than Rohit Sharma. Only a few months ago, he took the unexpected step of removing himself from India’s playing XI for the fifth Test against Australia following a series of poor performances, questioning his future in red-ball cricket. Now, he has apparently won back the trust of the BCCI and selectors to captain India in the five-match Test series against England later this year.

In terms of report from The Indian Express, Rohit’s fantastic leadership throughout India’s overwhelming Champions Trophy campaign in Dubai was fundamental in making that conclusion. He has made sure, through leadership, that decisive parties are all of the idea that he should captain the squad throughout what may end up being an arduous series in this first chapter in India’s renewed World Test Championship cycle (2025-27).

He has shown his mettle as a leader. All agree that he is the ideal one to lead India in England,” a source informed the publication. Rohit, also, has reaffirmed his interest in Test cricket.

After India’s Champions Trophy victory, Rohit brushed aside rumors of his international retirement, affirming that he has no intention of retiring from ODIs. But he is still not clear about playing until the 2027 World Cup.

I’m enjoying my cricket and the team loves having me around. I don’t know about 2027, but I’m keeping it open,” he said in the ICC.

India tour of England starts on June 20.