Rohit Sharma suggests he may play till the 2027 World Cup and is nowhere near to retiring The world test championship Final takes place in 2025
Rohit Sharma and the entire country were devastated after India lost to Australia in the 2023 World Cup final on November 19, despite coming dangerously close to winning the competition the year before. Particularly Rohit made a very forlorn figure because many, including himself, thought it was his final opportunity to collect the largest ICC trophy available. Rohit has consistently stated that the World Cup meant the 50-over format, even though he was a member of India’s historic 2007 T20 World Cup winning team in South Africa. It was difficult to accept the images of the India skipper fighting to contain his tears because of this. It was thought that at 36, Rohit might have played in his final ODI World Cup.
Though the India captain is not ruling it out, Rohit will be 40 years old by the time the 2027 World Cup in South Africa arrives. Rohit is eager to participate in the showcase event in three years and the WTC final the following year, dismissing any retirement ideas. Retirement isn’t something I’ve given much thought to. But where life leads you is a mystery to me. Currently, I am still playing well, so I plan to keep playing for a few more years before deciding to stop. During his appearance on the popular show Breakfast with Gaurav Kapur, Rohit expressed his desire to win the World Cup and said, “I hope India makes it to the 2025 WTC final.”
Rohit has made two trips to the big prize since taking over as India’s full-time captain, but in 2023 he fell short at the last hurdle. India first fell to the same team in the WTC final in June, and then again a few months later. But Rohit is hitting the straps for the Mumbai Indians, his sights set on the T20 World Cup, which he will reach via the IPL. He was instrumental in the Mumbai Indians’ back-to-back victories at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday as they continued their IPL 2024 campaign. The former MI captain hit 38 off 24 balls, including three fours and three sixes, to help MI to 199/3 in 15.3 overs after chasing down a target of 197 runs. Ishan Kishan, Rohit’s opening partner, led the chase with 69 off 34 balls, including seven fours and five sixes, while Rohit provided support. Suryakumar Yadav, meanwhile, pounded 52 off of 19 deliveries while smashing five fours and four sixes.
For Rohit, who was controversially replaced by Hardik as MI captain before this season, IPL 2024 is very important. Six days after the IPL 2024 final, on June 2, the T20 World Cup will get off. Rohit will be looking to build on his form and produce some significant knocks, which will be important leading up to the World Cup. Many people had questioned Virat Kohli’s inclusion in the T20 World Cup squad ahead of the IPL 2024, but the former captain has responded magnificently and is currently leading the Orange Cap race. The competition will be co-hosted by the USA and the West Indies. As the reigning champions, England is among the favorites to win the title, joining countries such as Pakistan, Australia, and India.
