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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.
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uniquetimes.org broke the news on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
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