Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Rohit Sharma Leaves 2027 World Cup Plans Unclear
Rohit Sharma was asked if he will play in the 2027 World Cup.
The question was asked at an event in Mumbai.
People had been talking about his possible retirement after the England series.
Sharma gave a short answer.
He said October 2027 is still far away.
He said everyone would see what happens later.
This means he has not decided publicly whether he will play.
He also did not say that he will definitely retire or be removed from the team.
Rohit Sharma was asked whether he would play in the 2027 World Cup.
The question was posed by an audience member at an event in Mumbai on Thursday.
Sharma replied, “October 2027 is far away; we will see about it then.”
His comments followed retirement rumors during last month’s England series.
The former India captain neither confirmed participation nor ruled out leaving the squad.
- Who
- Rohit Sharma, the former India captain, was asked about his World Cup plans.
- What
- He responded to a question about whether he would play in the 2027 World Cup.
- When
- September 10, 2026; the question was asked on Thursday.
- Where
- An event in Mumbai, India.
- Why
- He was responding to questions linked to retirement rumors from the England series.
- Player
- Rohit Sharma
- Tournament
- 2027 World Cup
- Response
- “October 2027 is far away; we will see about it then.”
- Event location
- Mumbai, India
- Publication date
- September 10, 2026
- Recent context
- Retirement rumors emerged during the England series last month
