New Delhi: (RightNow) Indian opener Rohit Sharma is likely to be dropped from the ODI team after the England series. The Indian Cricket Board plans to form a new team with young players.

According to Indian media, the cricket board made this decision with the ICC World Cup 2027 in mind. The senior selection committee met with Rohit and informed him about future plans.

Rohit Sharma wanted to continue playing ODI cricket, but selectors decided to prioritize young players for the next World Cup.

This decision is expected to provide consistent opportunities to young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. The Indian team is being formed according to future needs.

It is noteworthy that after the England series, Rohit will not be part of the team’s future plans. The match at Lord’s on July 19 could be his last ODI match.