Rohit Sharma says he is looking ahead to 2027 World Cup

Rohit Sharma has reaffirmed his focus on the 2027 ODI World Cup as he returns to India’s squad for a three-match series against the West Indies, scheduled to begin Sunday, September 27, in Thiruvananthapuram. Virat Kohli is also in the squad. The reports available before the scheduled opener do not establish its result. In remarks attributed to him by JioStar, Sharma said he remained focused on what lay ahead and was looking forward to the 2027 World Cup. He also reflected on continuing in the 50-over format after stepping away from Test and T20 international cricket. His comments come as both senior batters return to ODI action, with India building toward the next World Cup. Sharma also spoke about India’s defeat by Australia in the 2023 World Cup final. In a video from the Sony TV program Family Full House, he said he wanted to forget November 19, the date of the final. India had gone unbeaten through the earlier matches of the tournament before losing the decider. He described the team’s pursuit of a World Cup title over several years, recalling near misses in 2015 and 2019 before India won the 2024 T20 World Cup.