The result of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final will determine Rohit Sharma’s future as captain, a report stated. The Hitman, who is 37-years-old, was already asked by the selectors to take a call on his future in the limited-overs format after the completion of the marquee event. With their eyes firmly set on the 2027 ODI World Cup, the BCCI and the selectors are keen on chalking out a roadmap and beginning their preparations right after the CT 2025.
Rohit Sharma’s captaincy hinges on Champions Trophy result
As per Times of India, “tough discussions” could be held over moving on from Rohit as captain in ODIs and Tests. The report claims that chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir have already discussed the proposition with the BCCI. Further, Rohit was reportedly not averse to the idea of setting a roadmap for the team following the completion of CT 2025.
“Rohit still believes there is some cricket left in him. He has been told to communicate his plans going forward. Retiring is his call but there will be another discussion around continuing with captaincy. Rohit himself understands the need to have a stable captain if the team wants to prepare for a World Cup. There have been talks with Kohli too. But there doesn’t seem to be much anxiety around him,” a source told TOI.
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“The board will wait for Rohit’s decision after the Champions Trophy. If any chance he chooses to retire, then the board will see what needs to be done. One can’t discount the fact that he won the T20 World Cup in July 2024 and has led well in the Champions Trophy as well,” the source added.
The management is already grooming Shubman Gill as the future captain. He has been named deputy to Rohit in the ongoing CT 2025.
