India captain Rohit Sharma could be approaching the final chapter of his ODI career, with reports suggesting the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the senior selection committee have decided to begin the team's transition towards the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup after the ongoing England series. While there has been no official confirmation from the BCCI, multiple reports indicate that the third ODI at Lord's could be a defining moment in Rohit's international future.

India squandered a strong batting position despite half-centuries from Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, suffering a four-wicket defeat to England in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. Joe Root's unbeaten 99 guided the hosts to a successful chase of 234, helping England level the three-match series 1-1 ahead of the decider at Lord's.