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Rohit Sharma's childhood coach, Dinesh Lad, wants to see him in the 2027 ODI World Cup. Lad believes that Rohit should keep himself active as a Team India cricketer ahead of the upcoming ODI World Cup.
After the India vs England 2nd ODI match on July 16 in Cardiff, there have been strong claims about Rohit Sharma’s retirement from the One Day International format. Media reports strongly mentioned that the upcoming Team India match at Lord’s this Sunday is going to be Rohit’s final match for the India National Cricket Team.
I want Rohit Sharma to play the World Cup: Dinesh Lad
Dinesh Lad is also well aware of the ongoing speculations around Rohit. Rohit’s childhood coach says that his student should stay active, at least until the 2027 ODI World Cup, as he deserves to be in the squad. Lad even mentioned that it is also his dream to see Rohit Sharma playing the upcoming World Cup for India.
“I want Rohit to play the World Cup; I have only one dream that Rohit should be seen playing in the 2027 World Cup,” Dinesh Lad told ABP News consultant Ravish Bisht during a recent interview.
The ongoing form of Rohit Sharma raises concerns
The recent form of Rohit is considered one of the reasons the Indian team management is not willing to take him to the next World Cup in 2027. After a decent ODI series against Afghanistan on home conditions, the 39-year-old, so far, has failed to produce any significant knocks against England in the previous two matches.
Rohit Sharma’s last 5-matches for India in ODIs:
India vs England: 26 runs in Cardiff
India vs England: 11 runs in Birmingham
India vs Afghanistan: 79 in Chennai
India vs Afghanistan: 48 in Lucknow
India vs Afghanistan: 16 in Dharamshala
Questions are over Rohit’s form, which is a part of a cricketer’s career. As Dinesh Lad mentions, a batter like Rohit could soon claim his form back, ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
“Form fluctuates, but I want to see him play in the 2027 World Cup,” the coach says.
Will the selectors make a mistake if they force Rohit Sharma to retire?
It will be the end of a chapter whenever Rohit signs off from international duties. He retired from T20Is right after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup, and retired from Test in 2025, ahead of India’s tour of England for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. He has kept himself active for the national cricket team only in the 50-overs format; that too could be concluded soon.
Will the selectors make a blunder if the forced the batter into retirement? In reply to the question, the experienced coach chose not to throw any words against the Indian cricket team management.
“If he retires, it will definitely be the end of an era. Rohit is a great player. His form fluctuates, but that doesn't mean he's a bad player. I can't comment on the selectors' thinking, but I want to see him play in the World Cup,” Lad says.
