‘October 2027 is far away’: Rohit Sharma on WC future, begins preps for WI ODIs
Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma has declined to commit to playing in the 2027 ODI World Cup, stating it is too far in the future. He is currently preparing for the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies.
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As a veteran leader in Indian cricket, speculation regarding his retirement significantly impacts team strategy and fan expectations.
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma has refused to look too far ahead when it comes to the 2027 ODI World Cup, insisting that October 2027 is still a long way away as speculation continues over whether the veteran batter will feature in the next edition of the global showpiece.Asked about his chances of playing the World Cup at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai on Thursday, Rohit offered a brief but significant response."October 2027 is far away, we will see about it then," said Rohit when asked about his participation by a member of the audience.The remark comes amid persistent questions over the 39-year-old's international future. Rohit has already retired from T20Is and Tests, leaving ODIs as his only remaining international format.
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