Rohit Sharma’s ODI future has become one of the biggest talking points in Indian cricket with a latest report claiming that the veteran opener is unlikely to feature in it. 2027 ODI World Cup.
While Rohit is one of the greatest white-ball batsmen of his generation, concerns about fitness, workload and long-term planning have reportedly forced the BCCI and selectors to start identifying future opening combinations.
Rohit Sharma doubtful to play in 2027 World Cup
Senior journalist GS Vivek reported on X that Rohit was “unlikely” to play the next ODI World Cup and that the upcoming England tour could prove decisive for his international future.
The report further adds that the selectors are already lining up backup opening options with Shubman Gill for the next generation of Indian ODI cricket.
Yashasvi Jaiswal There is an immediate replacement for Rohit Sharma, but the BCCI is also looking at Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ishan Kishan as backups for the next ODI cycle.
“Rohit Sharma is unlikely to play in the next World Cup. England tour could be crucial,” Vivek posted.
Some developments on Indian cricket:
1) Rohit Sharma is unlikely to play the next World Cup. England tour could be important.
2) Ishaan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad were seen as Yashasvi’s backup along with Shubman.
3) Suryakumar Yadav is likely to lead both Ireland and England in T20Is. Asian…
– GS Vivek (@GSV1980) 21 may 2026
With the 2027 ODI World Cup still over a year away, the selectors look to gradually build a young batting corps for the future. Rohit will turn 40 by the time the tournament begins and the BCCI reportedly wants to avoid another round of last-minute changes.
The report also mentions that Suryakumar Yadav is likely to continue leading India in T20Is during the upcoming tours of Ireland and England, while sanju samson He is being looked at as the future T20I captain for the next ICC cycle, leading into the 2028 Olympics and T20 World Cup.
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Rohit Sharma is struggling with hamstring problem
Fitness concerns have played a major role in the growing uncertainty around Rohit SharmaThe future of. The Mumbai Indians opening batsman suffered a hamstring injury in the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore during IPL 2026.
While the scans reportedly revealed no major injuries, the injury caused Rohit to miss several matches during the tournament. Even after returning to the Mumbai Indians lineup, he was mostly used as an impact player rather than fielding for the entire duration of the game.
The careful handling of his workload has now reportedly become a matter of concern for the Indian selectors as well. However, Rohit has been named in India’s upcoming ODI squad series Against Afghanistan, his participation is subject to fitness clearance. Reports suggest that he is still undergoing strict fitness assessment and has not received full medical clearance yet.
Rohit Sharma ODI stats and World Cup stats
Despite growing uncertainty over his future, Sharma’s ODI numbers place him among the greatest batsmen in the history of the format.
Since making his ODI debut in 2007, Rohit has played 282 matches and scored 11,577 runs at an impressive average of 48.84 and a strike rate of 92.74. He has scored 33 centuries and 61 half-centuries with 1090 fours and 357 sixes in ODI cricket. His highest ODI score of 264 runs against Sri Lanka is still the highest ever individual score in ODI history.
Rohit’s statistics in the ICC World Cup are equally extraordinary. In the 2015, 2019 and 2023 editions, he has scored 1575 runs in just 28 matches at an average of 60.57 and a strike rate of 105.49.
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