Indian cricket authorities have moved to shut down swirling speculation that Sunday's One-Day International against England at Lord's will mark the end of Rohit Sharma's ODI career. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia explicitly stated the 39-year-old remains firmly in the team's plans, despite a prolonged slump in form that has fueled debate about his future. Main Developments Saikia told the Press Trust of India that no discussions have taken place regarding Rohit playing his final match on Sunday. "There are lot of speculations going on in media about Rohit Sharma's future. I want to firmly assert that there has been no such discussion," he said. The secretary added, "Rohit is a regular member of the Indian ODI team and he will continue to represent the country as long as he is in the scheme of things." Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak also dismissed concerns about Rohit's form after the batter managed a labored 26 off 47 balls in Thursday's second ODI in Cardiff, which England won to level the three-match series. "On a particular day, many batters don't get the momentum they are looking for, and that can happen," Kotak told reporters. "Rohit probably didn't get balls in his areas and didn't get going. You might see a completely different innings from Rohit Sharma at Lord's." Read also: 3 Key Targets: Iran's Guards Strike Kuwait Plant, U.S. Bases Background Rohit has now gone 11 ODIs without a century, raising questions about his suitability for next year's World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. The Indian Express newspaper had reported that selectors informed the former India captain they had decided to "move on." Rohit has already retired from Test cricket and T20 Internationals, making this ODI series a potential pivot point in his career. Despite the recent drought, Rohit remains the only batter in ODI history with three scores above 200, including a world-record 264 against Sri Lanka. His white-ball pedigree, Kotak argued, means "he is too good a player to feel any pressure." Why It Matters The outcome of Sunday's match at Lord's could shape India's ODI strategy heading into the next World Cup cycle. If Rohit fails to deliver again, selectors may face intensified pressure to groom younger talent. Conversely, a strong performance would reaffirm his status as a core player in a format where his explosive batting has defined an era. What's Next All eyes will be on Rohit when India faces England in the series decider at Lord's on Sunday. A strong innings could quiet critics, while another low score may reignite retirement speculation. Saikia's statement, however, makes clear that no immediate decision on Rohit's ODI future is pending.