Veteran Indian opener Rohit Sharma is likely to participate in the 2027 ODI World Cup amid recent speculation. According to a senior journalist from The Times of India, the right-handed batter remains committed to Indian cricket and is expected to be part of India’s plans for the upcoming global tournament.
India, led by Shubman Gill, recently secured the ODI series against Afghanistan, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series with one match still to be played. In the second ODI, Rohit gave India a strong start, scoring 48 runs off 39 balls, including six fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 123.08.
Rohit Sharma Confirmed for 2027 World Cup
Gaurav Gupta dismissed recent speculation about Rohit Sharma’s future and stated the former Indian captain will continue in the ODI setup. The senior journalist said that the selectors are clear about their long-term plans and still see Rohit as a key part of the team.
“100%, he is playing. I am getting a lot of queries from people after reports claimed that the third ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai could be Rohit Sharma’s last match in India. Many are asking about Rohit’s future. As far as I know, and based on the information I have, the selectors are pretty clear. The situation is quite clear that Rohit is going to play the 2027 ODI World Cup.”
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Rohit Sharma Remains Focused on 2027 ODI World Cup
Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket in 2025 and stepped away from T20 Internationals after India’s triumph at the 2024 T20 World Cup. He has focused entirely on ODI cricket and remains one of India’s most important players in the format.
The veteran opener has continued to deliver strong performances at the top of the order. His aggressive approach and ability to provide quick starts have played a key role in India’s recent success in ODI cricket.
Rohit will be around 40 years old when the 2027 ODI World Cup begins. While India are expected to groom younger players over the next few years, the former skipper has made it clear that he wants to play in the tournament and win the World Cup title.
How Rohit Sharma Dominated the 2023 ODI World Cup?
During the 2023 ODI World Cup, Rohit Sharma scored 597 runs in 11 innings at an average of 54.27 and a strike rate of 125.94, including one century and three fifties. The right-handed batter finished as the tournament’s second-highest run-scorer.
Rohit smashed 131 off 84 balls against Afghanistan, 86 off 63 against Pakistan, and 87 off 101 against England. He scored 47 off 29 balls, including four fours and four sixes, in the semi-final against New Zealand. In the final against Australia, he made 47 off 31 balls with four fours and three sixes.
Rohit also broke the record for the most runs scored by a captain in a single World Cup. He also registered his seventh World Cup century during the group stage. With that hundred, he moved past Sachin Tendulkar for the most centuries in ODI World Cup history.
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Author: Sai Vaitla
