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[Saba Sports News] In a crucial development surrounding Indian cricket, the BCCI officials are scheduled to meet with captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar, aiming to shape the future of the national team.
In the wake of India’s setback in the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia, reports suggest that Rohit Sharma may willingly step back from T20Is, a decision communicated to selectors even before the tournament. Reliable sources now indicate that Rohit has been granted the autonomy to determine his T20I future with IPL 2024 playing a significant role in shaping his decision regarding the T20 World Cup 2024.
Scheduled on either December 3 or 4, according to Sports Tak, the forthcoming meeting serves as a crucial platform to devise strategies for the next four years in Indian cricket. This period will witness major ICC tournaments, including the 2024 T20 World Cup, 2025 Champions Trophy, 2026 T20 World Cup and the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Key discussion points in the meeting will revolve around delineating Rohit’s role in white-ball cricket and identifying his successor as the captain.
With an eye on the 2025 Champions Trophy, it is speculated that this may be Rohit’s final target before contemplating retirement from the white-ball formats. The same year also hosts the final of the World Test Championship, allowing ample time for Rohit to mentor a potential successor who can seamlessly carry the leadership mantle forward.