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‘October 2027 is far away’: Rohit Sharma non-committal about playing next year’s World Cup
On Thursday, former India captain Rohit Sharma left his 2027 ODI World Cup future open while speaking at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, declining to confirm his participation in the tournament.
Retirement speculation intensified earlier this year, but Rohit pushed back after scoring 138 runs against England at Lord's in July, prompting the BCCI to reject narratives questioning his place.
Having retired from Test and T20I cricket, Rohit now competes exclusively in ODIs; his form will determine if the 2019 and 2023 World Cup captain returns to the biggest stage.
The 2027 ODI World Cup will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia; when asked about celebrations, Rohit told PTI, "....I do not think a bus parade would be possible now."
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia defended the veteran, questioning why there is speculation while he is in "superb" form, stating, "I do not want to give some fodder for the speculators.