Rohit Sharma, one of the most successful captains of Indian cricket, has made such a revelation related to his career, which has surprised the fans. Rohit openly admitted for the first time that he had even made up his mind to quit cricket after the defeat against Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup final. He says that that defeat had completely broken him from within.

Rohit was broken after the World Cup final

During a program of Gurugram’s Masters Union, Rohit Sharma said that he was feeling completely empty after the 2023 World Cup final. Rohit told, “I felt that cricket had taken everything from me. I did not want to play this game further. At that time there was no energy left in me.”

It is noteworthy that under the captaincy of Rohit, India had won 9 consecutive matches in that tournament and had made a great journey till the final. However, Travis Head’s century in the final played in Ahmedabad broke India’s dream.

Responsibility and mental pressure of captaincy

Rohit told that because he was the captain, this defeat was even more heavy for him. He said, “I had dedicated myself to that World Cup, not just for two-three months, but since becoming the captain in 2022. When the target was not achieved, everyone was very disappointed. We could not believe what happened. This time was very difficult for me personally.”

It took him several months to recover from this defeat. He reminded himself again and again that cricket was his biggest love and it could not be given up so easily.

The way back and new beginnings

Rohit admitted that gradually he controlled himself, started practicing again and mustered the courage to return to the field. He said, “It was a big lesson for me. How to deal with disappointment, how to reset yourself and how to move forward.”

However, Rohit has now retired from T20 International and Test cricket. The ODI captaincy has also been taken away from him, but he is still playing ODI cricket. His aim is to play the 2027 ODI World Cup and end his career on a high note.

Got solace from T20 World Cup victory

Almost a year after the disappointment of 2023, Rohit Sharma led India to the 2024 T20 World Cup. This victory definitely healed the old wounds. Although Rohit admitted that today it seems easy to look back and say all this, but at that time the situation was very difficult. He said that it was not easy to come out of that disappointment.

2027 ODI World Cup Team India Prediction: There is still a lot of time for the start of the World Cup 2027, but the players of the Indian team are already trying hard to join the squad. Whether Indian cricket team’s star players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will play the next World Cup or not, while the names of these two players are not yet confirmed in the squad, Indian all-rounder bowler Shardul Thakur wants to confirm his place in the team for the World Cup.

Who will make it to the World Cup 2027?

Shardul Thakur was last seen playing an ODI match against Bangladesh in the World Cup 2023. Shardul has not been a part of India’s ODI team for almost 2 years. Regarding making a comeback in the team, Shardul Thakur said that it is important for me to keep playing cricket continuously and perform better. To make a place in the Indian team, I will have to play better every day.

Shardul Thakur further said that ‘the next World Cup will be played in South Africa. In this World Cup, the team may need a bowling all-rounder at number eight and I am ready to go to this place. Shardul further said that ‘I am ready to play whenever the team needs me. Even if I am called tomorrow, I can still leave immediately.

Jaiswal in Shardul Thakur’s team

Shardul Thakur is currently captaining Mumbai in Ranji Trophy. Yashasvi Jaiswal is also going to join Shardul’s team soon. Shardul told that Jaiswal will play for Mumbai in the third round of Ranji Trophy. Jaiswal had gone on Australia tour to play ODI series with Team India. But Jaiswal could not find a place in the playing eleven and he remained sitting on the bench in all three matches. While Jaiswal was not included in the squad for the T20 series, he is now going to return to India to play in the Ranji Trophy.

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Rohit Sharma On 2027 ODI World Cup: Indian cricket team’s star batsman Rohit Sharma has returned to his country after the three-match ODI series on Australia tour. Rohit batted brilliantly in the last two ODI matches in Australia. Hitman Rohit Sharma was also made ‘Player of the Series’ for his excellent batting in this series. Rohit Sharma has received a wonderful welcome on his arrival in India. His fans reached Mumbai airport for Rohit. Rohit also got selfies clicked with fans. A fan of Rohit asked him the question for which the whole country wants to know the answer whether he will play the 2027 World Cup or not.

Will Rohit Sharma play 2027 ODI World Cup?

Indian cricket team’s opening batsman Rohit Sharma has returned to India from Australia. As soon as Rohit came out of Mumbai airport, Hitman’s fans started chanting ‘Mumbai Cha Raja’. Rohit Sharma’s fans took selfie. A fan had come wearing a T-shirt with Rohit’s picture. Rohit also gave autograph on the T-shirt of this fan. As soon as he got Rohit’s autograph, this fan asked whether he would play the 2027 World Cup. After this the fan said that you must play, this is my dream. Rohit listened to that fan and gave a smile to that fan and walked towards his car.

THE RAJA OF MUMBAI HAS RETURNED…!!!

– Now wait for South Africa ODI series. pic.twitter.com/b9WzMlJKGo

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 27, 2025

Rohit Sharma’s lethal batting in Australia

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The grounds have been announced for the 2027 ODI World Cup (2027 ODI World Cup Venues Announced). South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia are going to host the World Cup to be held after 2 years. A total of 54 matches will be played in the tournament, out of which 44 matches will be hosted by South Africa, while the remaining 10 matches have been hosted to Zimbabwe and Namibia. The World Cup tournament will be played in 2027 in October-November.

Plains announced

Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Gaubra, Bloomphphontene, East London and Parl have been selected to host the 2027 ODI World Cup. Along with the announcement of Venue, a local organizing committee board has also been formed for the World Cup tournament. The committee will be led by former South African cabinet minister Trevor Manuel. This will be the second time since 2003 when South Africa and Zimbabwe are co-consuming the ODI World Cup. At the same time, Namibia has become the host of the World Cup tournament for the first time.

How will the 2027 World Cup format be?

A total of 14 teams will participate in the 2027 World Cup, two groups of seven teams will be formed. The countries living in the top-3 in both groups will reach the Super-6 stage. In the year 2003, a similar format was adopted. Being a host, South Africa and Zimbabwe have got a direct entry in the World Cup, but the third host Namibia does not have an ICC membership, so it will have to confirm a place in the World Cup through a qualification tournament. The last World Cup was won by Australia, which defeated India by 6 wickets in the final match played at Narendra Modi Stadium.

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