Rohit Sharma's Parents Arrive in London for Likely Last ODI
The opener's parents have reached Lord's ahead of the final India-England ODI, amid reports that he will retire from the format.
Rohit Sharma's parents, Gurunath and Purnima Sharma, have landed in London to watch the third and final ODI against England at Lord's on Sunday. Sources indicate this match is expected to be the veteran opener's last appearance in the 50-over format, with the selectors looking ahead to the 2027 World Cup.
The decision comes after the selection committee and head coach Gautam Gambhir communicated their long-term plans to Rohit last week. The team management is focusing on younger players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Rohit was informed that he is not part of future ODI plans. His recent struggles with the bat—scoring 11 and 26 in the first two ODIs—have also influenced the call.
Rohit made arrangements for his parents to be present at Lord's once he learned about the selectors' intentions. The match is likely to mark the end of an era for one of India's most successful ODI openers.