DRS, July 18: Rohit Sharma retirement update, Sir Garfield Sobers no more, Virat Kohli in 2027 ODI World Cup
The rumours about Rohit Sharma’s retirement is all over the place. From his parents arriving in London to his childhood coach’s reaction, the speculation that he may play his last international game on Sunday gathered momentum. However, the BCCI has rubbished the retirement rumour altogether. While Hitman remains the topic of discussion, Virat Kohli has quietly proved himself as an automatic pick for the 2027 World Cup. Talking about world cricket, the game lost a legend on Friday as Sir Garfield Sobers breathed his last. On that note, let’s take a look at top headlines from Friday. ‘Lord’s ODI won’t be Rohit Sharma’s last’ BCCI has categorically stated that Rohit Sharma will not be retiring after the ENG vs IND 3rd ODI at Lord’s on Sunday. This comes after reports on Thursday claimed that the selectors had informed the Hitman that he was no longer in the scheme of things in the ODIs and that he could bring the curtains dow...