Rohit Sharma remains non-committal on 2027 ODI World Cup participation

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Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma has addressed ongoing speculation regarding his participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup. Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, the veteran batter stated, “October 2027 is far away, we will see about it then,” declining to make a definitive commitment to the tournament.

The uncertainty follows rumors that the BCCI selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, might be transitioning toward younger players. Despite these reports, Rohit has maintained strong form, recently scoring a century (138 runs) against England. His performance has led BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia to publicly back the player, noting that his recent output leaves little room for speculation regarding his utility to the team.

While Rohit has already retired from T20Is and Test cricket, his future in the 50-over format remains a central topic of debate in Indian cricket. Discussions have also touched upon the leadership transition in the ODI setup, with Shubman Gill having taken over the captaincy role.

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[○ 1 SOURCE] BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia expressed support for Rohit Sharma, noting his strong batting performance. www.news9live.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Rohit Sharma stated that the 2027 ODI World Cup is still a long way off regarding his participation. www.news9live.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Shubman Gill has taken over as the captain for India’s ODI setup. gulfnews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Chief selector Ajit Agarkar previously described Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as being non-committal about their 2027 World Cup availability. gulfnews.com