NEW DELHI: Indian captain Rohit Sharma, known for his wit and humour, on Saturday quipped chief selector Ajit Agarkar, “Boring tha PC” (that was a boring press conference), as he bid for international selection in a lighthearted manner. The press conference has ended. .
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After completing the selection process, Agarkar responded to Rohit’s remarks with a smile, and the light-hearted exchange quickly went viral on social media.
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The event, held in Mumbai, was held to announce the Indian squad for the ODI series against England and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, and included important details about the team, including the maiden ODI call-ups of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana. The facts have become clear.
Jaiswal, who has been doing well across formats, has secured the third opener spot along with captain Rohit Sharma and vice-captain Shubman Gill.
The 23-year-old had an impressive run in Australia’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy, scoring 391 runs in five Tests at an average of 43.44.
His consistent performance in T20Is, where he scored 723 runs at an explosive strike rate of 164.31, further strengthened his case for selection.
Chief selector Agarkar also shared updates on other team decisions, including the return of experienced pacer Mohammed Shami and wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav from injury.
However, concerns remain over Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness.
Agarkar revealed that Bumrah, who was rested after a grueling series in Australia, might not play in the first two ODIs against England.
Harshit Rana was named as backup for the series.
India’s ODI series against England, scheduled for February 6, 9 and 12, will be a prelude to the Champions Trophy, which begins on February 19.
