​Reports: Rohit Sharma’s ‘ultra-cautious’ batting prompted selectors to consider dropping him for Yashasvi Jaiswal before England ODIs originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Indian selectors reportedly weighed dropping Rohit for Jaiswal even before the England series began.BCCI had approach, fitness, and longevity doubts about Rohit ahead of the 2027 World Cup.Dinesh Karthik questions selection logic, calls decision unfair to Rohit.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEven before India touched down for the England assignment, it turns out the national selectors were already seriously weighing whether to hand Rohit Sharma’s opening slot to Yashasvi Jaiswal, largely because of how guarded and measured his batting had become at the crease.Rohit’s dismissal in Thursday’s second ODI at Cardiff summed up his recent form.It was a scratchy 26 runs off 47 balls before he walked back, possibly running low on time in international cricket. According to The Times of India, the selection panel has already concluded that he won’t remain the automatic choice to open once the England series wraps up with Sunday’s decider at Lord’s.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBarring a dramatic turnaround, that final match could well be the last time the 39-year-old features for the country.It was already indicated that the coaching staff wanted to fast-track Jaiswal’s development ahead of the 2027 World Cup in South Africa, and Rohit was handed a lifeline to prove himself in this series.MORE: ‘Two matches don’t make a difference’: Kotak breaks silence on Rohit’s retirement rumoursRohit SharmaBCCI/CreimasThe TOI report mentions that Rohit’s performances haven’t sat well with the team management ever since Gill took over as ODI captain following the triumphant Champions Trophy run in March last year.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIt has previously been reported that concerns over his fitness and long-term durability were flagged to the board even before the Afghanistan squad was announced, with selectors unsure whether he could remain competitive by the time he crosses 40, closer to the World Cup.His batting style shifted noticeably after the Champions Trophy, becoming far more careful and unhurried, with the management now believing he needs almost three matches within a series just to settle in.”It was always going to be a challenge for Rohit since he retired from the other two formats,” a source told ToI.”He also plays very little domestic cricket. He turned up for two Vijay Hazare Trophy matches last season, one of which was against Sikkim.”He needs more time to find his rhythm. The selectors have conveyed their opinion. Now, it’s up to Rohit and the board to decide how they want to go ahead with it.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMORE: Rohit OUT Jaiswal IN: Fans want Yashasvi to grab India ODI opening spotAshwin and Varun Chakravarthy discussed the captaincy styles of Virat Kohli and Ro