​Rohit OUT Jaiswal IN: Fans want Yashasvi to grab India ODI opening spot after Sharma fails vs England in 2nd ODI originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Rohit Sharma struggles badly, scoring his slowest-ever ODI knock at Cardiff.Fans demand that Yashasvi Jaiswal replace him in the opening slot in the Indian ODI team.Rohit’s 2027 World Cup dreams hanging by a thread.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRohit Sharma, who turns 40 next year, appears to be increasingly falling from grace, and his troubled outing in the second ODI against England has only lent voice to his critics about his place in the side.The veteran endured a difficult time with the bat, registering the slowest innings of his ODI career among knocks of at least 25 runs. While Shubman Gill batted fluently at the other end, looking every bit the in-form player he currently is, Rohit appeared hesitant and uncharacteristically passive.Rohit was fortunate to survive two close calls during his innings. Gus Atkinson initially spilt a catch at long leg, and later, a mistimed shot off a short delivery from Jofra Archer sailed over the fielder’s reach purely due to the unusual boundary dimensions at the Cardiff ground.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHe was troubled again shortly after, skying another delivery that fortunately fell safely between two fielders. Despite striking one six, he eventually managed just 26 runs off 47 deliveries before being dismissed by Will Jacks.MORE: India vs England 2nd ODI 2026 live score, toss winner, winning probability, result and highlights from CardiffYashasvi Jaiswal Shubman Gill(getty)RankMatchBalls Faced per BoundaryStrike Rate1vs England, Cardiff, 2026*55.345.242vs Australia, Hyderabad, 201956.144.563vs Sri Lanka, Port of Spain, 201357.843.25* Minimum 25 runs in the innings.MORE: Rohit Sharma before and after Champions Trophy: India star’s declining ODI formUnsurprisingly, this string of underwhelming performances has triggered strong reactions on social media, with many fans openly calling for Jaiswal to be handed a permanent opening spot ahead of Rohit.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement@Thakuryaarr wrote: “Another day of reminding y’all that this obvious liability is keeping Jaiswal out of the opening spot despite Jaiswal scoring a century in his last ODI.”@SohelVkf said: “If BCCI is serious about winning the World Cup next year then our top 3 should be – Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli. Rohit Sharma with his awful strike rotation makes the job more harder for others.”@NightWatchMad wrote: “Hopefully, Yashasvi Jaiswal will get all the matches now onwards and not Rohit Sharma.”@RR_forever2008: “If gill and BCCI are serious about WC27 they need to drop this Rohit and kishan and back jaiswal as much as can.”@153Centurion wrote: “Whatever Virat score it’s a different matter but this unfit 41 year old is definitely eating place of deserving Yashasvi Jaiswal.”For all t