Having come perilously close to winning the 2023 World Cup last year, Rohit Sharma, along with the entire nation, was left shattered when India lost the final to Australia on November 19. Rohit, in particular, cut an extremely heartbroken figure as many, including himself, believed it was his last chance to lift the biggest ICC silverware that there is.
Rohit was part of India’s historic 2007 T20 World Cup winning campaign in South Africa but has always reiterated that for him, the World Cup means the 50-overs format. This is why the visuals of the India captain struggling to hold back tears was a tough one to come to terms with.
Rohit Sharma Says He Hasn’t Thought About Retirement
“I haven’t really thought about retirement. But I don’t know where life takes you. I am still playing well at this point – so I am thinking I am going to continue for a few more years and then, I don’t know. I want to win the World Cup and there is a WTC final in 2025, hopefully India makes it,” Rohit Sharma told renowned anchor and host Gaurav Kapur on his show Breakfast with Champions.
Everyone’s Beliving Its Rohit’s Last WC
At 36, the belief was that Rohit may have played his last ODI World Cup, but going by his own admission, the doors to the next one remains open. Rohit Sharma would be 40 by the time the 2027 World Cup in South Africa comes knocking, but the India captain is not ruling it out. Dispelling the thoughts of retirement, Rohit is keen to feature in the showpiece event three years from now and the World Test Championship final next year.
What Next For Rohit?
He played a key role on Thursday as Mumbai Indians secured back-to-back wins in their ongoing IPL 2024 campaign, at the Wankhede Stadium. The T20 World Cup is scheduled to begin on June 2, just six days after the IPL 2024 final and Rohit will be aiming to build on his form and post some big knocks, which will be crucial ahead of the World Cup.
The tournament will be co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA. England are the defending champions and are one of the favourites to win the title, along with the likes of India, Australia and Pakistan.