Rohit Sharma Breaks Silence on ODI Retirement, Targets 2027 World Cup

By Kaif Ansari - Saturday, Sep 26, 2026
Last Updated on Sep 26, 2026 05:24 PM

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Rohit Sharma Breaks Silence on ODI Retirement: Rohit Sharma, the legendary opening batsman and former captain of the Indian cricket team, has put an end to all speculation regarding his future in ODI cricket. Having retired from Test and T20 International cricket, Rohit is now fully focused on the 50-over format and the 2027 ODI World Cup. He emphasized that as long as a player remains active on the field, the motivation to pursue new goals and achieve fresh milestones continues to drive them.

Rohit Sharma's Major Statement in JioStar Interview

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Speaking exclusively to 'JioStar' ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against the West Indies, Rohit discussed his motivation and future roadmap. He indicated that his cricketing journey is far from over and that he is shaping his preparations with the upcoming ODI World Cup firmly in mind.

Focus on ICC ODI World Cup 2027

The ICC ODI World Cup 2027 is scheduled to be held from October 4 to November 21, 2027, and will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Under Rohit Sharma's captaincy, the Indian team delivered a stellar performance during the 2023 World Cup, reaching the final of the tournament.

After the defeat against Australia in the title clash held at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, Rohit aims to take the field once again with the goal of leading India to World Cup glory.

Rohit Sharma ODI Career Stats and Records

Ranked among the most successful and explosive batsmen in the history of ODI cricket, Rohit Sharma boasts impressive statistics:

Total Matches: 288
Total Runs: 11,895
Centuries / Half-centuries: 34 centuries and 62 half-centuries
Highest Score: 264 runs (against Sri Lanka in 2014)
Special Achievement: The only batsman in the world to score three double centuries in ODI international cricket.