India captain Rohit Sharma says he is keeping all his options open when it comes to his future playing career – although he added that he cannot commit to being part of the next ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2027.
“It’s very hard to say that right now,” he said on the prospect of taking part in the showcase in two years’ time, “but I’m keeping all my options open. I want to see how well I’m playing.
“Right now, I’m playing really, really well, and I’m enjoying everything I’m doing with this team, and the team is enjoying my company as well, which is nice.
“I can’t really say 2027, because it’s too far, but I’m keeping all my options open.”
Having led India to victory in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 – and been named Player of the Match in the final – Rohit had told a press conference that rumours that he was planning to retire were unfounded.
He also elaborated on what it is about the current India squad that keeps him wanting to be part of it, despite his 38th birthday approaching next month.
“As long as I’m enjoying the sport, I’m enjoying playing the game, doing what I’m doing for this team, I will continue to play,” he said.
“It is something that really makes me happy. There are a lot of things involved, there’s so much pride, and the way this team is playing, I don’t want to leave this team.
“The way we are playing at this point in time, there is so much joy, so much fun to play with all of them.” ICC-Cricket