BCCI review meeting held in Mumbai, Rohit’s ODI role discussed

A high-level BCCI review meeting was held in Mumbai on Thursday, with Rohit Sharma’s ODI role among the key discussion points.

The ODI futures of Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja were also discussed, though neither is believed to face the same scrutiny as Rohit.

Head coach Gautam Gambhir, chief selector Ajit Agarkar and Committee of Experts head VVS Laxman attended the meeting.

The agenda included injury management, India’s plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup, and player availability for the New Zealand tour.

Reports indicate a selection committee member had already conveyed to Rohit that the panel wanted to move on from his ODI role.

The review is also expected to cover injury management protocols and player availability ahead of India’s upcoming tour of New Zealand.

India’s 2027 ODI World Cup planning has become a growing focus for the BCCI, with the review meeting expected to shape squad direction over the coming months.

The review comes at a point where the senior core of India’s ODI side, several of whom have played key roles in past World Cup campaigns, faces a natural generational transition.

Any decisions from the meeting on player futures are expected to be communicated through official BCCI channels rather than leaked selection discussions.

The meeting brought together head coach Gautam Gambhir, chief selector Ajit Agarkar and Committee of Experts head VVS Laxman in Mumbai.

Captain Shubman Gill and ODI captain Shreyas Iyer were also expected to attend, alongside BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and president Mirthun Manhas.

Kohli and Jadeja are not believed to be under significant pressure over their ODI futures, with the greater share of attention centred on Rohit Sharma’s position.

There has been speculation that a member of the selection committee had already informed Rohit that the panel wanted to move on from his ODI role.

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