India's ODI squad selection faces pressure as Rohit Sharma's recent batting form and role in the 50-over format come under scrutiny before the Lord's series-decider against England.
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Rohit Sharma's recent batting form has entered the spotlight after India lost the second One Day International against England at Sophia Gardens. The discussion matters because the series-decider at Lord's has become a test of both immediate performance and longer-term squad planning for India's 50-over side.
What happened
India made 233 all out in 44 overs and England replied with 235/6 in 44.1 overs. Joe Root made 99 not out and was named Player of the Match. Rohit Sharma scored 26 off 47 balls in the chase, after below-par performances in the first two One Day Internationals.
Background and earlier position
The discussion is not limited to one match. Rohit Sharma's form in Test cricket reportedly dipped from the Bangladesh series in September 2024 and worsened against New Zealand and Australia. Rohit Sharma's One Day International returns since the Champions Trophy are described as close to his career pattern, but the scoring tempo has not matched expectations.
