The BCCI selectors are keen to secure a long-term opening option for Team India and perhaps a fresh leadership option as well.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday played down speculations about his future in international cricket, saying it is irrelevant to talk about his career at a time when he is "focussed" on the three ODIs against England and the Champions Trophy.

Skipper Rohit Sharma expressed satisfaction with India's near-perfect performance against England in the first ODI, emphasizing the importance of ticking all the boxes in terms of bowling and batting.

Former cricketer Suresh Raina opened up on India's upcoming three-match ODI series against England and said that Men in Blue skipper Rohit Sharma should play "aggressively" in it.India will take on England for the first ODI match of the series at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Thursday.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday played down speculations about his future in international cricket, saying it is irrelevant to talk about his career at a time when he is "focussed" on the thr