MAKE OR BREAK for Rohit Sharma: Selectors set to decide veteran’s future on THIS date
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Rohit Sharma is India’s third highest run-scorer in ODI World Cups.
Indian cricket is entering an important phase as the team begin shaping their plans for the next major ODI cycle. With the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 still more than a year ago, Indian selectors and team management will have time enough to build a playing XI comprising the perfect combination of players.
However, for the Indian ODI side, the decisions will be a very tough call. The ODI side still features Indian greats Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja and Virat Kohli, who are looking forward to their last dig in the 2027 Cricket World Cup. These three were part of India’s World Cup campaign in 2023, when Indians witnessed a disheartening defeat against Australia at Ahmedabad.
The BCCI’s upcoming review meeting is therefore expected to attract considerable attention, as India’s recent overseas performances and injury concerns are among major issues for the meeting. However, the BCCI are most likely to discuss the future of the veterans and India’s team balance surrounding the ODI format.
Will Rohit Sharma play the 2027 World Cup?
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According to Crizbuzz, Rohit Sharma’s future is likely to be a key topic of discussion at the BCCI meeting, with his prospects of featuring in India’s plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup likely to receive immense attention. Notably, the meeting will take place tomorrow.
The meeting will feature crucial figures from India’s current cricket setup, the head coach Gautam Gambhir, chief selector Ajit Agarkar and Centre of Excellence head VVS Laxman. Though the meeting’s main agenda might be the injury concerns surrounding Indian players and their recent struggle in matches away from home, yet Rohit’s participation remains a major area of discussion.
Rohit’s future has raised several alarms in the past one year. Ever since he announced his retirement in Test cricket, the former Indian captain has faced many obstacles on the way to retaining his spot in India’s ODI XI. However, Rohit has shut his critics with some solid performances.
During the England series, reports indicated that Rohit will play his final ODI match at Lord’s; however, the veteran scored a century in a losing cause for India, and the BCCI denied any such reports to be true. It has been on the news that the Indian selectors and the BCCI have split on the decision of retaining Rohit for the 2027 World Cup.
As of now, despite promising form, Rohit Sharma’s future in the Indian ODI setup is under major uncertainty. His availability will be confirmed only by the Indian management as the BCCI begins putting together a roadmap for the mega-event in 2027.
How many World Cups has Rohit Sharma played for India?
Rohit Sharma has played in 12 World Cups for India across both formats, consisting of 3 ODI World Cups and 9 T20 World Cups.
Which Indian batter has most World Cup centuries?
Rohit Sharma holds the record for the most World Cup centuries by an Indian batter with 7 hundreds.
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