After retiring from Tests, Rohit Sharma has featured in every ODI series since October 2025, including against Australia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, and now England, underlining his determination to remain part of India’s long-term 50-over plans in the lead-up to the marquee tournament.
However, the veteran batter has struggled to maintain his trademark dominance at the top of the order. In his first two outings of the ongoing ODI series against England, the 39-year-old has registered scores of 11 and 21. This year, Rohit has featured in 8 matches and aggregated 241 runs, including a fifty, at an average of 30.12.
Rohit Sharma’s recent outing in the second ODI against England, where he batted at a strike rate of 55.32, further intensified concerns regarding his ability to keep pace with modern ODI requirements. Since he has become a one-format player, the pressure to deliver consistent, high-impact performances has only heightened.