Bollywood actor Ameesha Patel has come out in support of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, expressing disappointment over how India’s senior cricketers are being treated amid growing speculation about Rohit’s international future.
Her remarks come as reports linking Rohit Sharma’s possible retirement from international cricket continue to dominate discussions ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. Taking to X, Ameesha said she had been closely following the developments before deciding to speak out.
A tweet not related to Bollywood.. been a while I have been noticing this so felt like tweeting today . SIMPLY shocked at the way senior super stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit sharma are treated in this cricketing era or should I say CRUEL CRICKETING ERA .. it’s a SHAME ..
— ameesha patel (@ameesha_patel) July 17, 2026
“A tweet not related to Bollywood.. been a while I have been noticing this so felt like tweeting today. SIMPLY shocked at the way senior super stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit sharma are treated in this cricketing era or should I say CRUEL CRICKETING ERA .. it’s a SHAME ..”
Her post quickly went viral, with several fans echoing her sentiment and praising the contributions Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have made to Indian cricket over the years.
Rohit Sharma’s Future Remains Uncertain
Ameesha Patel’s comments come amid mounting reports that Rohit Sharma may not be part of India’s plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
According to a PTI report, Sunday’s third ODI against England at Lord’s could potentially be Rohit’s final international appearance. The report claimed that the national selectors are preparing for the future by investing in a younger squad and are unlikely to continue with the 39-year-old beyond the current England tour.
Rohit has scored 241 runs in his last eight ODIs, averaging 30.1 with a strike rate of 88.6, including one half-century.
Citing a senior BCCI source familiar with the selection process, PTI reported that the selectors are keen to give Yashasvi Jaiswal an extended opportunity in the 50-over format.
“The national selectors are keen that Yashasvi Jaiswal who scored two hundreds in three innings get a longer rope. There are around 20 games and Jaiswal needs to be given those 20 games. No one can tell Rohit to retire but this is very clear that going forward for the home series vs West Indies in September, the selectors would like to look forward. Rohit’s future is a decision that he needs to take,” the news agency reported, citing the source.
Reports Fuel Kohli-Gambhir Speculation
Meanwhile, separate media reports have claimed that Virat Kohli and India head coach Gautam Gambhir have had very little interaction during the ongoing England tour, triggering fresh speculation over a possible rift within the Indian camp.
Neither Rohit Sharma nor the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has issued an official statement regarding the retirement reports or the alleged tensions, leaving room for continued speculation as India prepares for its upcoming international assignments.