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Rohit Sharma has been told to stay calm, keep his mind fresh, and basically ignore outside pressure, because head coach Gautam Gambhir seems to want the veteran opener to play at his best , after everything he’s contributed to the India National Cricket Team over the years.

On July 15, some reports went around saying that India head coach Gautam Gambhir encouraged Rohit to trust his natural batting way, even after the senior batter had a tough time in the first ODI vs England in Birmingham during the ongoing three match series.

As Team India keeps its work going toward the 2027 ODI World Cup, the selectors are expected to keep a very close eye on how everyone performs in the format. That includes senior stars like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, plus a number of experienced cricketers. Rohit is now 39, and he’ll turn 40 before the next ODI World Cup. So, there have been questions about his exact place in the squad. After he managed only 11 runs off 21 balls, talk about the opener’s future got even louder, maybe more energy too.

If these recent reports are to be trusted, Gautam Gambhir has eased some of the extra pressure sitting on Rohit’s shoulders a bit. It seems players frequently show their best output when they get to play with no extra burden or unnecessary expectations hanging around, you know, like a weight in the air. And to be fair, clear communication matters as well, because it can help cricketers remain self assured, and more dialed in on what they’re supposed to do inside the team set up.

As per the newest reports, the India head coach has told Rohit to go in and bat with freedom, then keep following his natural style, rather than restraining himself or overthinking every ball.

Source stated: "Rohit has done a lot for this team and the country in white-ball  cricket. The coach wants him to play the way he has throughout his career and express himself freely. The way Rohit Sharma has been batting under pressure, it seems clear that he needs a bit of time and mental space rather than constant scrutiny."

The reports also said that the Gautam Gambhir-led team management wants to get the best out of the former India captain, creating a relaxed environment instead of adding pressure all the time. Rohit has served Indian cricket with distinction for many years and he also played a key role in winning several prestigious titles, during his stint as captain of the Men in Blue.

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The Source explained: “Players of his calibre often perform at their best when they are free from external pressure and allowed to trust their instincts. Instead of overanalysing every innings, it is important to back someone who has consistently delivered for India over the years. A relaxed and confident Rohit Sharma is capable of changing games on his own, and sometimes faith and patience are just as important as technical adjustments.” 

The experienced opener kicked off his ODI run with a trademark pull shot, that sent Jofra Archer to the boundary for four. Still, Sam Curran struck right after, as Rohit tried another aggressive attempt but he mistimed it a bit. England captain Harry Brook then took a neat and comfortable catch, to wrap up Rohit’s innings.