Rohit Sharma’s World Cup 2027 Dream can be questioned if BCCI is preparing for ODI transition – Inside Sport India

Rohit Sharma’s dream of playing the World Cup 2027 could be a long chance with the BCCI that plants a transition in ODI’s. Sharma retired after the T20 World Cup last year and did the same in tests for the India vs England Series. The Hitman has an eye on the prize in South Africa, but may not be offered that chance.

BCCI is preparing for ODI transition, Rohit’s Odi Future in doubt: Report: Report

According to a Hindustan Times report, BCCI expected Rohit Sharma withdrew from all forms of cricket when he stopped test cricket. The 38-year-old, however, surprised everyone with his decision to continue in ODIs, with an eye on the World Championship 2027. Rohit admires the men in blue to the final in 2023 in 2023 in short shot at the last obstacle. He then led India to victories in the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy 2025.

“One more thing. I’m not going to retire from this format. To ensure that no rumors are spread. Thank you very much,” Rohit had said after India had defeated Nieuw -Zeeland in the CT 2025 final. He had repeated the same in a post on social media while announcing his test retirement.

However, BCCI may not be very happy to let Rohit through. The HT report states that although there are no discussions, main voter Ajit Agarkar would be entrusted with setting up a leadership transition.

“To be honest, many of us thought Rohit wanted to leave the ODI format after winning the Champions trophy. A BCCI source told the Hindustan Times.

Shreyas Iyer joins CaptainCy Race

India plays 27 ODIs for the World Cup 2027. There is plenty of time for India to choose a successor and take care of the tournament in South Africa. Mrs. Dhoni had chosen Virat Kohli as his successor before the 2017 Champions Trophy. Kohli had led the side in the WC 2019 with Dhoni as a player.

Rohit could still appear, but the leadership can continue to Shreyas Iyer. Sharma saw the same happening at the Mumbai Indians, where Hardik Pandya took over. Shreyas Iyer was able to do the same in the Indian team. The Mumbai stroke is the only player who leads 3 IPL teams to the final. He also led Mumbai to the Syed Mushtaq Ali title.

“At the moment he is just playing odis, but after this IPL we cannot keep him out of T20 internationals and even tests. Plus, he has now also officially become a member of the White-Ball Captainincy Race,” “ A BCCI source told Indian Express.