Rohit Sharma’s 2027 World Cup Participation in Doubt: Captaincy and Retirement Rumors Intensify

Controversy swirls around Rohit Sharma’s future in ODI cricket, with reports indicating he may not participate in the 2027 World Cup. The focus has shifted to his future in the 50-over format after his retirement from Test and T20 cricket. Despite winning the Champions Trophy in 2025 under his captaincy, concerns have emerged about his position and leadership. A BCCI source revealed the board’s consideration of a captaincy change following the Champions Trophy win. This speculation directly contradicts the earlier understanding that the ‘Hitman’ would continue to play. The Hindustan Times reported that discussions around Rohit’s role in ODI cricket haven’t progressed, increasing the likelihood that he will be absent from the 2027 tournament. With Shubman Gill now leading the Test team and Virat Kohli also retiring from Test cricket, a new era is unfolding for Indian cricket under a new leadership.