3 Reasons why Rohit Sharma should play ICC ODI World Cup 2027

India secured their third Champions Trophy title under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy in Dubai. However, before the final, there were rumours that, regardless of the result, it could be Rohit’s last game.

The Team India skipper not only won the Player of the Match award for his crucial 76-run knock but also dismissed any speculation about his retirement during the post-match press conference.

Now, fans are hopeful that Rohit will continue with the team until the 2027 ODI World Cup and lead India once again in that tournament. He still has unfinished business, having lost the 2023 ODI World Cup final as captain and yet to win a single ODI World Cup in his illustrious career.

Here are the 3 Reasons why Rohit Sharma should play ICC ODI World Cup 2027

1. Captaincy duties

When Rohit Sharma was given the captaincy duties for Team India, fans expected him to succeed, given his exceptional leadership skills in the IPL for Mumbai Indians. However, his tenure did not start as planned, especially in Test cricket, where India even struggled in home conditions.

But in white-ball formats, he has been outstanding, particularly in ICC tournaments. In the last three ICC events, India has won 23 out of 25 matches, losing just once, with one match abandoned without a ball being bowled. The only defeat came against Australia in the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup in India.

After that, India remained unbeaten throughout the 2024 T20 World Cup in the USA and emerged as champions. Most recently, in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, they once again went unbeaten in all five games, securing their third Champions Trophy title.

Considering the way Rohit has led the side and built strong team cohesion, he should continue as captain and lead India once again in the ICC ODI World Cup in 2027.

2. Attacking batting approach

After that semi-final loss against England in the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, Rohit Sharma was visibly frustrated with India’s inability to win knockout games and called for a change in their batting approach. Since the 2023 ODI World Cup, he has led the team with a more aggressive batting style, especially while opening the innings.

In the 2024 T20 World Cup, he played a crucial role in key matches—blasting 92 off 41 balls against Australia in the ‘Super Eight’ stage and scoring 57 off 39 in the semi-final against England. He set the tone in those high-pressure games against top opponents, paving the way for the batters to follow.

In the recent 2025 Champions Trophy, he had a tough tournament until the final. But on the big day, when it mattered most, Rohit delivered with a crucial 76 off 83 balls, putting up a 105-run opening partnership with Shubman Gill. Once again, his start laid the foundation for India’s successful 252-run chase.

This pattern of aggressive starts has worked wonders for India whenever it has clicked. However, such an approach has also affected his consistency, as he sometimes gets out while attempting audacious shots from the very first ball.

After lifting the Champions Trophy title, Rohit admitted during the post-match presentation that his attacking mindset was a deliberate change, backed by the team management.

"It is not natural to me, but it’s something I really wanted to do. When you are trying something different, you need the backing of the team and management. I spoke to Rahul bhai earlier and now Gauti bhai as well. It’s something I really wanted to do. I have played all these years in a different style, and now we are getting the results with this," said Rohit Sharma. 

3. Performances in knockout games

Every Team India fan expects a player like Rohit Sharma to step up in knockout games, given his experience. Despite his attacking nature and intent, Rohit has consistently delivered in high-pressure matches—be it the 2024 T20 World Cup semi-final against England or the 2025 Champions Trophy final against New Zealand in Dubai.

With the 2027 ODI World Cup on the horizon, Rohit should once again be the perfect candidate to rise to the occasion and lead the team to ultimate glory.

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