Rohit Sharma takes drastic step to keep ICC World Cup 2027 hopes alive
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Indian legend Rohit Sharma is back to his very best after he made his return to international cricket following a six-month exile. However, despite his fine form, the BCCI has urged the veteran cricketer to feature in domestic ODI matches to keep his hopes alive for the ICC World Cup 2027.
Rohit Sharma, the former Indian captain, announced his retirement from T20Is and Tests and only continues to play the longer format of white-ball cricket. He, alongside Indian legend Virat Kohli, made his return on their tour to Australia.
The two legends of the game probably played for the last time on Australian soil, and Rohit Sharma made it memorable. He played a stunning series; after a slow start. He came back with a half-century in the second game and finished with a century at the SCG.
Rohit Sharma announces Vijay Hazare Trophy availability
The Indian veteran and the current third-highest run-getter for India in the 50-over format, Rohit Sharma, has shown serious determination with the bat. He first lost 11 kgs of weight, and Rohit Sharma looked fitter than before.
Rohit amassed nearly 350 runs in the last 6 innings with three half-centuries and a century to his name; however, the Indian selectors and head coach have been adamant about his participation in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in order to maintain fluidity of his innings till the World Cup.
Rohit also agreed to the terms and announced his availability for the Mumbai side in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Rohit Sharma will be playing 2 matches for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, as reported by the Indian Express.
The matches will be against Sikkim on the 24th of December and against Uttarakhand on the 26th of December.
- December 24 vs Sikkim.
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- December 26 vs Uttrakhand.
ROHIT SHARMA WILL BE PLAYING 2 MATCHES FOR MUMBAI IN VIJAY HAZARE TROPHY. [The Indian Express] pic.twitter.com/Y7m4xsffZh
Rohit will next play for India in the ODI series against New Zealand
Rohit, who has had a hand in India's recent victory over the South African side, scored 146 runs in the series and averaged around 48, with two half-centuries in the series. He was part of two century partnerships, one alongside Virat Kohli and the other with Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Rohit Sharma returns for India in the ODI series against New Zealand. The Black Caps will be back in India ahead of the T20 World Cup, mainly to play the shortest format of the game; however, from Rohit and Virat's point of view, another three games will be an opportunity for them to strengthen their place in the India playing XI for the ICC World Cup 2027.
Virat Kohli to make long-awaited List-A return for Delhi
Virat Kohli, the true veteran of the format, has been backed by the Indian players as well as cricket greats to be a contender to break Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 international centuries, despite featuring in only one format.
Though Kohli's fitness or form can never be put under scrutiny, his increasing age has been a factor that has posed as a threat to his ICC World Cup plans. Kohli has also been directed to make his return to domestic cricket, as the veteran returns to play for Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
He will be playing in the VHT games ahead of India's series against New Zealand, which begins on the 11th of January. Virat, who now resides in London, is currently in India since he returned for the South Africa tour, which shows his clear intent to play the 50-over domestic tournament.
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