Rohit Sharma attends an event in Mumbai [Source: @rushiii_12/X.com]
Following his removal as India's ODI captain, Rohit Sharma made one of his first public appearance, and fans were thrilled to see him appearing fit, energetic, and in high spirits.
The Mumbai cricket star attended an award show on October 7, 2025, where he caught everyone’s attention not just for his style but also for his confident and upbeat demeanour.
Rohit Sharma shines at Mumbai event in brand new look
On Tuesday, Rohit Sharma arrived at the event in a burgundy two-piece suit paired with white sneakers, walking alongside his wife, Ritika Sajdeh.
He shook hands with officials and looked calm, indicating that he was prepared to handle whatever life has in store for him next in the cricketing front.
Videos of his appearance soon spread around the internet, with fans complimenting his fitness and composure after his recent struggles.
The timing of this appearance is noteworthy, shortly after the news was confirmed that Rohit would no longer captain India in ODIs.
Rohit Sharma has retired already from Tests and T20Is, so ODIs remain the only format where he was a leader. His removal from captaincy has sparked discussions across the cricketing world about his future in the Indian team.
While he is selected in India’s ODI squad as a specialist batter for the upcoming tour to Australia, some reports suggest that the BCCI has given him a ‘perform or perish’ directive, meaning every match he plays could be closely analysed, and a poor performance could result in him being dropped from the squad.
Other speculation hints that Rohit Sharma, along with Virat Kohli, might need to participate in domestic cricket matches to maintain their chances of representing India at the international level.
With these speculations, it appears that the likelihood of Rohit’s participation in the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup is extremely bleak.