Rohit Sharma's ODI Future Questioned Amidst Recent Indore Failure | Quick Digest
Following a low score in the recent Indore ODI against New Zealand on January 18, 2026, questions have resurfaced regarding Rohit Sharma's ODI future. Fans express concern over his form, as India suffered a series defeat.
Rohit Sharma scored only 11 runs in the Indore ODI (January 18, 2026).
India lost the series against New Zealand, intensifying scrutiny on player performance.
This follows previous low scores in the ongoing India vs New Zealand ODI series.
Discussions about Rohit Sharma's ODI future are resurfacing due to recent form and age.
He has reportedly retired from Test and T20I cricket, focusing solely on ODIs.
The India Today article questions Rohit Sharma's future in One Day International (ODI) cricket following his recent 'failure' in an ODI match held in Indore. Real-time information confirms that Rohit Sharma indeed had a low score, making just 11 runs off 13 balls, in the 3rd ODI against New Zealand in Indore on January 18, 2026. India was chasing a challenging target of 338 runs and ultimately lost the match, conceding the series to New Zealand.
This performance is part of a lean patch for Sharma in the current series against New Zealand, where he recorded scores of 24 and 26 in the preceding matches. The headline's assertion of 'fans upset' is plausible given his recent struggles and the series defeat, which would naturally disappoint the Indian cricket fan base. Cricket experts, such as Aakash Chopra, had even challenged Sharma to score a century in this decisive Indore match to 'leave behind good memories,' highlighting the existing pressure on the former captain.
The question 'Has Rohit Sharma played his last for India?' while speculative, is a relevant topic of discussion considering his age (38 as of April 2025, per Wikipedia) and the fact that he has reportedly retired from Test and T20I formats to focus solely on ODIs. With the current ODI series being India's last before a break until July 2026, such discussions around his form and long-term role are expected to intensify. The article accurately reflects a prevailing sentiment among fans and experts regarding Sharma's recent performance.
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