The story so far
India vs England 2nd ODI
Tracked across 6 sources · Updated 5h ago
England won the toss and bowled first in Cardiff. KL Rahul was replaced by Ishan Kishan due to illness. Joe Root's unbeaten 99 led England to a four-wicket win, leveling the series 1-1. Rohit Sharma scored 26 off 47, sparking reports that the BCCI has told him he is not in plans for the 2027 World Cup.
How it unfolded
6d ago
Team India responds to Rohit Sharma retirement rumours
16 Jul 2026
Joe Root's unbeaten 99 leads England to series-levelling win
16 Jul 2026
Reports: BCCI tells Rohit Sharma he is not in 2027 WC plans
16 Jul 2026
Seagull hit by Shreyas Iyer's shot during match
16 Jul 2026
Rohit Sharma scores sluggish 26 off 47
16 Jul 2026
England win toss, opt to bowl; Ishan Kishan replaces sick KL Rahul
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →Indian cricket's history of unceremonious exits for legends
BCCI selection committee told 39-year-old Rohit Sharma he does not feature in 2027 World Cup plans, effectively handing a retirement ultimatum.
Rohit Sharma was removed as India's ODI captain in 2025 after winning the Champions Trophy and replaced by Shubman Gill.
Virat Kohli was abruptly sacked as ODI captain in 2021, informed just 90 minutes before a selection meeting, contradicting BCCI President Sourav Ganguly's claims.
The article compares Rohit's exit to past legends like Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar, and Kohli, noting Indian cricket's pattern of unceremonious departures.
Earlier · 6d ago
Full story →Rohit Sharma likely not in 2027 World Cup plans
Rohit Sharma's ambition to play in the 2027 ODI World Cup clashes with the BCCI's vision for a younger squad.
Reports suggest selectors have informed Rohit Sharma he is not in their future plans.
The upcoming Lord's ODI is seen as a potentially career-defining match for Rohit Sharma.
The move is intended to create space for new talent like Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Earlier · 6d ago
Full story →England beats India by 4 wickets in 2nd ODI
Joe Root scored an unbeaten 99 to lead England's chase of 234 runs.
England beat India by 4 wickets in the 2nd ODI at Cardiff.
The three-match series is now leveled at 1-1.
Earlier · 5d ago
Full story →Lord's ODI To Be Rohit Sharma's Last: IPL Coach Reveals Why Virat Kohli Is Different
Rohit Sharma's Lord's ODI may be his last in the format.
IPL coach cited a reason why Virat Kohli is viewed differently.
Selectors considered Yashasvi Jaiswal for more game time ahead of 2027 World Cup
Earlier · 5d ago
Full story →Rohit Sharma's Parents Reach London Amid Final ODI Chatter: Report
Rohit Sharma's parents have arrived in London ahead of the final ODI.
Rohit Sharma scored 11 and 26 in the first two matches.
His form has raised concerns about his future with the Indian team.
India is preparing for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.