India veteran Rohit Sharma has informed the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) of his plans to coach on the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on June 8 and 9 ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. Nevertheless, his availability for the series will rely upon his recovery from the hamstring injury he picked up during IPL 2026.
The Mumbai Indians opener missed several matches in the center phase of the IPL season before making his comeback for the ultimate few games. Rohit’s campaign ended on a disappointing note with a duck against Rajasthan Royals on the Wankhede Stadium, while MI didn’t qualify for the playoffs after ending ninth within the standings.
As per the usual procedure, injured centrally contracted players are required to report back to the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for assessment, rehabilitation, and fitness clearance. Nevertheless, Rohit is yet to report at the ability.
“Rohit Sharma has informed the PCA that he’ll train on the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on June 8 and 9. The previous India captain has even asked for a particular slots. But he’s yet to go to the CoE for the fitness test. India’s ODI squad is about to assemble in Mohali on June 8,” a report from the Times of Indiaread.
The three-match ODI series against Afghanistan will get underway on Saturday, June 13, following the conclusion of the one-off Test in Mullanpur. Dharamshala, Lucknow, and Chennai have been chosen as venues for the maiden bilateral ODI series between the 2 teams.
Rohit Sharma Endured A Disappointing Outing In His Last ODI Appearance
Rohit Sharma last played an ODI during India’s home series against Latest Zealand earlier this 12 months. The veteran opener struggled throughout the series, managing just 61 runs from three matches as India suffered a 1-2 defeat. He averaged 20.33 with a strike rate of 76.25.
Although Rohit enjoyed a reasonably solid IPL 2026 season, concerns over his fitness and up to date performances have sparked discussions about his future within the Indian setup, particularly with the 2027 ODI World Cup in mind.
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