Rohit Sharma ANNOUNCES ODI RETIREMENT plans!! 2027 World Cup dream over?

BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar recently said that veteran Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have not yet committed to playing in the 2027 ODI World Cup. However, Rohit confirmed his intention to play in the 2027 edition and promised fans that he would give his best to help India win the coveted title.

After guiding India to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 triumph in March, Rohit and Virat are set to make their international comeback in the three-match ODI series against Australia. The series is not only their return to action but also serves as an early step in their build-up towards the next ODI World Cup.

I Want to Play - Rohit Sharma on ICC World Cup ODI 2027

During a heartwarming interaction with a Make-A-Wish child, Rohit Sharma made a promise that quickly went viral. The veteran opener said that he intends to play for India in the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 and give his all to help India claim the one major trophy missing from his career.

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When asked by the young fan if he would still be playing when the next World Cup comes around, Rohit smiled and confidently replied that he fully intends to be there.

The video, reportedly from a September visit to the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Mumbai, highlighted Rohit’s passion and commitment to representing India once again on the biggest stage.

Kid to Rohit: "When is the next one-day World Cup"?

Rohit: "2027"

Kid: "Are you going to play it"?

Rohit Sharma: "Yes, I want to play"

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Rohit Sharma’s ODI Future Under the Spotlight

Rohit Sharma’s future in the 50-over format has been under scrutiny. He retired from T20Is after India’s 2024 World Cup triumph and stepped away from Tests earlier this year. The batter remains active only in ODIs in the international format for India.

The 38-year-old narrowly missed out on ODI World Cup glory in 2023. He led the Indian team to the final unbeaten before a crushing defeat to Australia in Ahmedabad. However, there had been doubts over his form, fitness, and longevity.

Rohit has reportedly undergone a strict training regimen under former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, shedding nearly 10 kilograms ahead of the Australia tour. The first ODI match between India and Australia will be played in Perth on Sunday, October 19.

Shubman Gill Appointed India’s New ODI Captain

The BCCI appointed Shubman Gill as India’s new ODI captain. However, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been retained in the squad to provide stability and guidance to the young team. Their experience and influence are expected to be crucial both on and off the field.

With no burden of captaincy, Rohit can focus entirely on his batting. The seasoned opener is also on the verge of a major milestone, needing just 10 more runs to become the first Indian batter to score 1,000 ODI runs against Australia in Australia.

Rohit has scored 990 runs in 19 innings at an impressive average of 58.23, including four centuries and two fifties. Only Sachin Tendulkar (1,046) has scored more runs in this elite list of batters.

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