India captain Rohit Sharma dismissed speculation about his international cricket future, emphasising his immediate focus remains on the upcoming England series and Champions Trophy campaign. Immediate priorities Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of Thursday's (February 6) opening ODI against England, Rohit stressed the importance of the immediate challenges facing the team. The three-match series serves as crucial preparation for the Champions Trophy, which begins February 19. Future speculation "How is it relevant that I talk about my future plans when there are three ODIs and a Champions Trophy," Sharma said, addressing persistent media speculation. "The reports (on my future) are going on for a number of years and I am not here to clarify those reports." Form concerns The Indian skipper's recent form has been a subject of scrutiny, following a disappointing Test series in Australia where he managed just 31 runs across five innings at an average of 6.20 during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Focus on England series and Champions Trophy "My focus is on these games and I will see what happens thereafter," Rohit said, maintaining his stance on prioritising immediate cricket commitments over long-term career discussions. Why the question was posed to Rohit? Reports have suggested that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has requested Rohit to outline his future plans post the Champions Trophy which prompted a reporter to ask the question, though the India captain remained non-committal on these discussions.Original Article