‘What more do you want?’: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia’s blunt message on Rohit Sharma amid 2027 World Cup speculation
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia defended Rohit Sharma's continued high-level performance in ODIs. He questioned the ongoing speculation regarding the veteran player's future in the team. Sharma himself has previously stated that external noise does not significantly impact his focus. The board's stance comes as the 2027 ODI World Cup approaches. India will eventually need to consider succession…
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has defended Rohit Sharma against mounting speculation about his future in ODI cricket, stating that the 39-year-old former captain is still performing at a high level. After a BCCI review meeting in Mumbai, Saikia questioned why Rohit's place in the team was under scrutiny, pointing to his recent impressive performance in the Lord's ODI where he scored 138 runs.
The speculation intensified following India's recent ODI tour of England, where some selectors reportedly considered moving past Rohit in their ODI plans, potentially affecting his participation in the 2027 World Cup. Rohit's response to the speculation was to score a match-defining century against England, becoming the oldest Indian to score an ODI century at Lord's.
Despite the constant speculation about his future, Rohit remains focused on contributing to the team's success, stating that he enjoys the noise as it generates excitement for the game. Saikia's comments follow a meeting with other key BCCI officials, including head coach Gautam Gambhir, ODI captain Shubman Gill, T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, and BCCI president Mithun Manhas.
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