There is a possibility of veteran Indian opener Rohit Sharma taking part in the 2027 ODI World Cup amid recent speculations. According to a senior Times of India journalist, the right-handed batsman is committed to Indian cricket and is expected to be a part of India’s plans for the upcoming global tournament.
India under Shubman Gill recently clinched the ODI series against Afghanistan, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series with one match still left to be played. in the second ODI Rohit gave a strong start to India by scoring 48 runs in 39 balls.Which includes six fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 123.08.
Rohit Sharma confirmed for 2027 World Cup
Gaurav Gupta dismissed the recent speculations about Rohit Sharma’s future and said that the former Indian captain will remain in the ODI setup. The senior journalist said that the selectors are clear about their long-term plans and still see Rohit as an important part of the team.
“100%, he is playing. I have been getting a lot of questions from people after the reports which claimed that the third ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai could be Rohit Sharma’s last match in India. Many people are asking about Rohit’s future. As far as I know, and based on the information I have, the selectors are quite clear. The situation is absolutely clear that Rohit is going to play the 2027 ODI World Cup.”
According to Gaurav Gupta, a senior TOI journalist, as of today, Rohit is 100% confirmed for the 2027 World Cup. pic.twitter.com/lCiui3DOug
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Rohit Sharma’s focus is on 2027 ODI World Cup
Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket in 2025 and stayed away from T20 Internationals after India’s victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup. He has focused his entire attention on ODI cricket and remains one of India’s most important players in this format.
The experienced opening batsman has continued his strong performance at the top of the order. His aggressive approach and ability to provide quick starts has 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 starts. While India are expected to groom young players over the next few years, the former captain has made it clear that he wants to play in the tournament and win the World Cup title.
How did Rohit Sharma dominate in 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 strike rate of 125.94, which included one century and three fifties. The right-handed batsman finished as the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament.
Rohit scored 131 runs in 84 balls against Afghanistan, 86 runs in 63 balls against Pakistan and 87 runs in 101 balls against England. He scored 47 runs in 29 balls in the semi-final against New Zealand, which included four fours and four sixes. In the final against Australia, he scored 47 runs in 31 balls with the help of four fours and three sixes.
Rohit also broke the record of most runs scored by a captain in a World Cup. He also recorded his seventh World Cup century during the group stage. With that century, he overtook Sachin Tendulkar for most centuries in ODI World Cup history.
