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Veteran Opener Rohit Sharma Eyes 2027 World Cup Comeback
18 Oct
Summary
- Rohit Sharma, 38, no longer India captain, eyes 2027 World Cup
- Dinesh Karthik confident Rohit can make India's 2027 World Cup squad
- Rohit's post-2023 World Cup resurgence with 1,000+ runs at 48 avg

As of October 18, 2025, 38-year-old Rohit Sharma, the former India captain and one of the most prolific ODI openers, finds himself at a career crossroads. No longer leading the team in any format, the Mumbai-born star is entering the twilight of his international career. However, the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup looms on the horizon, and the cricketing fraternity is abuzz with speculation: can Rohit extend his legacy and play a pivotal role in India's next 50-over campaign?
Rohit's former teammate Dinesh Karthik recently weighed in on the discussion, expressing confidence that Sharma could feature in India's World Cup squad "if he puts his heart and mind to it." Karthik highlighted Rohit's post-2023 World Cup resurgence, noting that he has scored over 1,000 runs at an average of 48 since then, making him a crucial figure for India's limited-overs strategy.



