New Delhi, July 25 -- BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has dismissed speculations regarding Rohit Sharma's retirement from ODIs, stating that theformer India captain remains an integral part of the 50-over setup.

Ahead of the third ODI between England and India at Lord's, there were reports that the said match would be Rohit's last in India colours. This came at a time when Rohit Sharma was struggling to convert starts into big knocks.

However, the 39-year-old gave a fitting reply to his critics with a knock of 138 in the third ODI against England, although his efforts went in vain. Rohit has already retired from Tests and T20Is, and is aiming to play the 2027 ODI World Cup late next year.

"Rohit Sharma is a part of our team and is co...