Gill addresses Rohit retirement talk following Lord's loss

India captain Shubman Gill has refuted suggestions that experienced batter and former skipper Rohit Sharma plans to retire from international cricket.

There was plenty of talk in the leadup to India's series finale against England at Lord's that Rohit would call an end to his 19-year ODI career and the veteran right-hander showed he was still at his best during the contest as he stroked a stunning century that almost dragged his team over the line.

Gill was asked after India's 27-run loss to England whether he had heard anything about Rohit's future and the skipper said there had been no talk of it within the team.

"He's not told us anything. I think it's all out in the media, but there's not been any discussion like that in the team," Gill said.

If Rohit does continue to ply his trade for India at ODI level then the 39-year-old will have plenty of opportunities to show his capabilities ahead of next year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, with the side scheduled to play plenty of 50-over cricket across the next six months.

India take on the West Indies at the end of September in three ODI contests, while the side are also set to play New Zealand in five matches away from home in November and three games with Sri Lanka on home soil in December.

If Rohit's form against England is anything to go by then the right-hander will continue to score plenty of runs at international level going forward, with the opener creating history in the final match of their series when he became the first Indian men's player to score a century at Lord's in an ODI fixture.

Rohit hit 17 fours and five massive sixes in an innings of 138 from just 110 deliveries, as India fell short of hauling in England's massive total of 387/3 in a high-scoring affair at the Home of Cricket.

Rohit and Gill put on 147 for the opening wicket in quick fashion to pace the run chase and India's task only became forlorn when Rohit was dismissed in the 39th over when the score was on 260 and the required rate was within touch.

Gill was full of praise for his opening partner, suggesting Rohit's experience at the crease was crucial in their stand.

"I think the way Rohit bhai paced his innings was outstanding," Gill noted.

"Most of the time, I was at the non-striker's end just watching him bat. Our discussions were mainly about keeping wickets in hand because that was the only way we could chase such a big total. 

"During the Powerplay, we spoke about whether we should go after the bowling or not, but we know it's not easy to attack against the new ball. The way he paced his innings and then accelerated was exceptional. Once he got into the 60s and 70s, it was truly a treat to watch."

Series schedule:

First ODI: India won by six wickets
Second ODI: England won by four wickets
Third ODI: England won by 27 runs