New Delhi buzzes with anticipation as former Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma declares his unyielding ambition to not just participate, but to conquer the 2027 ODI World Cup. Fresh off leading India to triumphs in the T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025, Sharma’s heart still aches from the 2023 final heartbreak against Australia in Ahmedabad.
At an ICC event on Wednesday, the Hitman laid bare his deepest desire. ‘I don’t just want to play the 2027 ODI World Cup; I want to lift that trophy we lost in 2023,’ he asserted with fire in his eyes. Growing up idolizing the 50-over format, Sharma reminisced about an era before T20s and IPLs dominated, when the ODI World Cup stood as cricket’s ultimate pinnacle, held every four years.
‘That trophy carries immense weight,’ he continued. ‘I’ve worked tirelessly, and I’ll pour every ounce of my energy into securing it for my country.’ Having retired from T20s and Tests, questions swirled around his age and fitness for the 2027 showdown. But Sharma silenced doubters by shedding weight, sharpening his fitness, and unleashing explosive batting displays against Australia and South Africa recently.
Despite a lean patch against New Zealand, his recent form signals a man on a mission. As one of ODIs premier openers, Sharma boasts an illustrious record: 11,577 runs in 282 matches, including 33 centuries and 61 fifties across 274 innings. With such pedigree and renewed vigor, India’s quest for ODI glory in 2027 looks fiercely promising under his potential leadership.
Sharma’s resolve isn’t just personal; it’s a clarion call for a billion fans dreaming of that elusive title. As he commits to the grind, the cricketing world watches if the veteran can script one final masterpiece.