BCCI Unveils Team India’s New ODI Jersey Ahead of Champions Trophy
Rohit Sharma’s Absence Raises Questions:
BCCI shared pictures of Team India in the new jersey on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
Rohit Sharma was missing, making him the only player absent from the official pictures.
Jersey Reveal & First Match:
BCCI unveiled Team India’s new ODI jersey on Wednesday, just days before the 2025 Champions Trophy.
The team will start wearing the new jersey in a three-match ODI series against England, beginning Thursday in Nagpur.
Old ‘WFH’ Post Goes Viral:
Fans quickly dug up an old 2020 post where Rohit had commented on an ICC collage, saying:
“Not easy to work from home I guess.”
This post resurfaced on social media, fueling speculation about his absence.
Rohit Responds to Retirement Rumors:
At a pre-match press conference, Rohit dismissed speculation about his international future, saying:
“How is it relevant for me to talk about my plans when we have three ODIs and a Champions Trophy ahead?”
“Reports about my future have been going around for years. I focus on these games, and I will see what happens thereafter.”
Rohit’s Recent Form:
The 37-year-old has been struggling with form.
He managed only 31 runs in five innings during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, averaging a disappointing 6.20.
What’s Next?
India vs England ODI Series starts in Nagpur on Thursday.
Champions Trophy 2025 begins on February 19.
Rohit Sharma remains focused on these tournaments while fans speculate about his future.
This article was originally published in Ndtv
