The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly asked candidates interviewing for a place on the national selection committee about Rohit Sharma’s future in One-Day International cricket, as discussions continue over the team’s plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), comprising former India internationals Ashok Malhotra and Jatin Paranjpe, sought the candidates’ views on Rohit’s ODI future during interviews for the vacant selector’s position.

The interview process comes amid continued debate over the experienced batter’s role in India’s long-term plans. Rohit has reportedly expressed his desire to feature in the 2027 ODI World Cup, while questions about the team’s future combination have remained a subject of discussion.

Rohit Sharma’s future in India’s ODI plans

Rohit’s place in India’s plans for the next ODI World Cup has attracted attention as the team considers its options for the tournament. The 2027 edition is scheduled to be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

Reports have previously suggested differences of opinion within the cricket administration over whether the experienced opener should remain part of the team’s plans for the tournament.

The latest report indicates that candidates seeking selection committee roles were asked to explain their assessment of Rohit’s future. Their responses could help the interview panel understand how they would approach decisions involving experienced players and long-term team planning.

However, the reported questions do not amount to an official announcement about Rohit’s future, nor do they establish that a final decision has been taken on his participation in the 2027 World Cup.

Ajit Agarkar’s tenure and selector vacancy

The interviews are part of the process to identify a replacement for former chief selector Ajit Agarkar. The Hindustan Times report said the process for selecting the fifth member of the committee had been completed, with a decision expected from the BCCI’s Cricket Advisory Committee.

The report also stated that Agarkar’s views on Rohit’s ability to remain competitive through the 2027 World Cup had become a point of discussion with the board. It attributed the decision not to extend his tenure to this disagreement.

These details remain reported accounts rather than an official explanation from the BCCI. The board’s final decision on the selection committee and its future approach to Rohit’s role would be needed to establish the position conclusively.

During Agarkar’s tenure, India won several major international white-ball titles, including the 2024 T20 World Cup, the 2025 Champions Trophy and the 2026 T20 World Cup, according to the report.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s selection also discussed

The candidates were reportedly asked about another selection issue involving young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has remained in India’s T20I squad without consistently receiving opportunities in the playing XI.

The interview panel sought to understand how the candidates would assess Sooryavanshi’s talent and approach decisions about his inclusion in the team.

The question reflects the broader challenges facing selectors as they balance opportunities for emerging players with continuity and the performances of established members of the squad.

While Sooryavanshi’s situation concerns the T20I team, the reported discussion about Rohit relates to India’s ODI plans. Both issues illustrate the range of decisions selectors may face across formats.

Backup leadership plans also examined

The report said candidates were also presented with a hypothetical scenario in which captain Shubman Gill became unavailable because of injury. They were asked which players they would consider as alternative leadership options.

The question was intended to examine how candidates would approach succession planning and respond to an unexpected change in the team’s leadership.

Having backup options is an important consideration in international cricket, where injuries and availability can affect team combinations. The reported interview question suggests that the panel was interested in candidates’ broader thinking about squad planning, rather than only their views on individual players.

Decision on the new selector awaited

The selection committee appointment is taking place at a time when India’s future ODI combination and leadership arrangements are receiving attention ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

The reported questions about Rohit Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and backup leadership indicate the range of subjects considered during the selector interviews. However, the candidates’ views and the final appointment do not, by themselves, confirm any decision about Rohit’s international future.

Until the BCCI or the selection committee makes an official announcement, Rohit’s potential role in India’s 2027 World Cup campaign remains a matter of reported discussion rather than a settled selection decision.