Rohit Sharma continues to be at the centre of attention in Indian cricket. As he gears up for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia starting Sunday, discussions about his present form and future in international cricket remain as intense as ever. Recently, a heartwarming video of Rohit’s interaction with children through the Make-A-Wish Foundation has gone viral, reigniting curiosity about his career plans.
In the clip, a young fan asks Rohit about his next match, to which the veteran opener smiles and replies, “I will play in October. On the 19th of October, we are playing in Australia.”
Another child then asks the former India captain whether he’ll play in the next World Cup. Rohit’s response — a simple yet hopeful “I want to” — quickly caught the attention of fans. When a boy expressed his wish to watch him bat again, Rohit replied, “There are a lot of matches before the World Cup.” And when asked about his dream of winning it, the 37-year-old answered with a confident smile, “Yes.”
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For fans, these brief yet meaningful exchanges are a clear sign that Rohit Sharma isn’t done chasing his biggest cricketing dream — lifting the World Cup trophy. Having already led India to multiple ICC titles, including the 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy, Rohit remains one of the most successful Indian captains after MS Dhoni.
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Despite guiding India through a near-perfect 2023 ODI World Cup campaign — unbeaten until the heartbreaking final defeat to Australia — Rohit has since stepped away from Test and T20I formats. Yet, his desire to compete in the 2027 World Cup in Southern Africa remains strong. At 40, he would be among the oldest players in the squad, but reports suggest he has been working rigorously on his fitness and diet to extend his career.
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The BCCI selectors, however, have made it clear that reputation alone won’t secure anyone’s spot. Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will have to earn their places in India’s 2027 World Cup squad purely through consistent performances — a challenge Rohit seems ready to embrace once again.
