Rohit Sharma Will Play in 2027 ODI World Cup Assures his Coach Dinesh Lad, stating, “I promise that Rohit Sharma will play in the 2027 World Cup.” Currently in New Delhi for the Vinoo Mankad Trophy as the coach for the Mumbai Under-19 team, Lad addressed concerns regarding Sharma’s future in international cricket.
T20 World Cup Success and Retirement Speculations
Following India‘s triumph in the T20 World Cup this past June, both Rohit Sharma and veteran batsman Virat Kohli announced their retirements from the shortest format of the game. This decision sparked discussions about whether Rohit might also retire from Test cricket after the upcoming World Test Championship. However, Dinesh Lad firmly dismissed these speculations.
When asked if Rohit would retire from ODI cricket after the World Test Championship, Lad stated, “I’m not saying that Rohit will announce his retirement from Tests after the World Test Championship. He might, given his age.” He further explained that Rohit may want to focus on maintaining his fitness for ODIs.
Impressive Captaincy Records
Rohit Sharma’s captaincy record across all formats is remarkable. He has led India in 128 matches, achieving 95 victories with a win percentage of 74.60%. In ODIs alone, he has played 48 matches, winning 34 and losing 12, resulting in a win percentage of 70.83%. His success extends to T20s, where he boasts an impressive win rate of 80.6% over 62 matches.
Notably, Rohit is also recognized for his leadership during crucial tournaments. He became the third Indian captain to win an ICC trophy with India’s victory in the T20 World Cup 2024, adding to his accolades after previously leading India to significant wins in various formats.
Positive Mindset and Confidence
Lad expressed admiration for Rohit Sharma’s positive mindset. He noted, “Rohit has always believed in playing positive cricket. He thinks that if you play under pressure, how will you score runs?” This mentality has been evident since their school days when Rohit consistently achieved significant goals on his own.
Lad also highlighted how Rohit’s confidence positively influences his teammates. “As much as Rohit shouts at players on the field, he also guides them. His contribution to boosting their confidence is substantial,” he remarked.
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