BCCI has instructed Rohit Sharma to focus strictly on his fitness and on-field performance, avoiding public comments about his future in international cricket.
Rohit, who has retired from T20Is and Tests, now plays only ODI cricket, making this format crucial for his career going forward.
Despite doubts before the Australia ODI series, Rohit silenced critics by scoring a century and a fifty, winning Man of the Series, which ended retirement rumours.
BCCI wants Rohit to play aggressive cricket consistently, as his intent was missing during the Australia series according to sources.
Rohit and Virat Kohli are expected to lead the ODI batting lineup, giving stability to young players ahead of the South Africa series.
After the SA ODIs, BCCI will hold a key meeting with selectors and team management to finalise future plans for Rohit and Virat keeping the 2027 ODI World Cup in mind.