Rohit Sharma Not To Retire; Report Claims Hitman's Participation In 2027 World Cup

Rohit Sharma in action [Source: AP]

Rohit Sharma recently enjoyed stellar success as the Indian captain, leading the Men in Blue to their third ICC Champions Trophy title. Under Rohit's leadership, India remained unbeaten in the tournament, eventually clinching the trophy following their emphatic win over New Zealand in the final. 

Rohit Sharma Not To Retire Before 2027 World Cup: Report

After the Champions Trophy concluded, Indian captain Rohit Sharma quashed his ODI retirement talks. He confirmed that he hadn't thought of retirement and would continue representing the national side in Tests and ODIs. 

Meanwhile, a recent report by Cricbuzz has claimed that Rohit has clear intentions to play the next ODI World Cup, which is scheduled in 2027. The marquee event is all set to be hosted by the African countries, including South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. 

The report states that Rohit will work with assistant coach Abhishek Nayar to fine-tune his fitness, which will allow him to give his best in the showpiece event. It also claims that Rohit won't likely retire from Tests soon, although he withdrew himself from the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy affair at Sydney Cricket Ground. 

Rohit Sharma's Performance In Champions Trophy

Veteran cricketer Rohit Sharma had a memorable Champions Trophy campaign as the Indian captain. Although he couldn't convert his starts into significant scores in the first few games, the talismanic Mumbai cricketer played a glorious knock in the final, leading India to triumph in front of a packed Dubai crowd. 

His performance in the all-important final further elevated his stature, drawing parallels with some of the legends of the game. 

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