Rohit Sharma: When it comes to successful Indian captaincy, Rohit Sharma’s name also appears on the list. He has led the Indian cricket team to two ICC tournament wins. Known as the Hitman of the Indian team, Rohit Sharma has retired from Tests and T20S. He now plays only ODIs.
The Indian cricket team is currently playing the ICC T20 World Cup, but the ODI World Cup is also being discussed. The ICC ODI World Cup is scheduled to be played in the 2027 season. Therefore, the question arises whether Rohit Sharma will play in the ICC ODI World Cup.
During an event, when Rohit Sharma was asked about the ODI World Cup, he broke his silence. He made a surprising statement, delighting fans. You can read more about what he said during the event below.
What did Rohit Sharma say?
At an event, Rohit Sharma, the explosive Indian player, spoke prominently about his participation in the ICC ODI World Cup. He explained that ever since he started playing cricket, he had dreamed of winning the ODI World Cup, as T20 didn’t exist before.
I’m desperate to win the ODI World Cup. We missed out on winning the World Cup in 2023. This was a major setback for the Indian team. Rohit Sharma spoke openly about his future, putting an end to all rumours.
Successful Captain Rohit Sharma
He is considered the second most successful captain for the Indian cricket team. Mahendra Singh Dhoni holds the top spot in this regard, as India won three ICC trophies under his leadership. Then comes Rohit Sharma, who has won two ICC trophies for India.
The most notable thing is that under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, Team India did not lose a single match in the ICC T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy 2025. This means that they won both trophies on an unstoppable basis.
Sharmais activee in ODIs
Internationally, Rohit Sharma has announced his retirement from two formats: T20 and Test. Now, he plays only in one format: ODIs. This singular format has raised questions about Rohit Sharma’s career.
How is his ODI career?
For your information, Rohit Sharma has left no stone unturned in winning the hearts of all ODI fans. He has scored 11,577 runs in 274 innings across 282 ODIs, scoring 33 centuries and 61 half-centuries. He ranks third in terms of runs scored in the ODI format, behind only Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.
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