Speculations were galore that India captain Rohit Sharma might hang his boots after the conclusion of Champions Trophy 2025. However, right after leading India to their third Champions Trophy title with a four-wicket win over New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International stadium on March 9, Rohit quashed all the retirement rumours and said he is not going anywhere. After India's Champions Trophy glory, Rohit clearly stated that he had no intention of retiring from the 50-over format and urged the media to cease spreading rumors.
Will Rohit Sharma play the ODI World Cup 2027?
Despite confirming his continued participation in ODI cricket, Rohit Sharma didn't give a clear picture on his long term plan including ODI World Cup 2027. The India captain said that that he was not currently focused on events that far in the future, hinting that his decisions would be made closer to the time. This leaves his potential involvement in the next World Cup open to interpretation, as he chooses to address his career trajectory in the present rather than projecting years ahead.
"Right now, I am taking things as they come. It wouldn’t be fair for me to think too far ahead. At this moment, my focus is on playing well and maintaining the right mindset. I don’t want to draw any lines and say whether I will or won’t play in the 2027 World Cup. There’s no point in making such statements right now. Realistically, I have always taken my career one step at a time. I don’t like thinking too far into the future, and I haven’t done so in the past either. For now, I am enjoying my cricket and the time I spend with this team. I hope my teammates enjoy my presence as well. That’s all that matters at this point,” said Rohit on Star Sports.
Rohit Sharma saved the best for the last and delivered a cracking knock in the Champions Trophy 2025 final. He scored a fiery 76 off 83 balls, riding on seven boundaries and three sixes. Rohit's solid knock set the tone of India batters, forging a 105-run opening partnership with Shubman Gill off 112 deliveries, providing India with a phenomenal start while chasing a stiff total of 252 runs at the DICS.
Following Gill's dismissal, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel contributed a vital 61-run partnership for the fourth wicket, stabilising the innings. After their departure, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, and Ravindra Jadeja guided India to victory, successfully chasing down the target in 49 overs. With this India won their second straight ICC title following T20 World Cup 2024 triumph.