Rohit Sharma's ODI Future Questioned After New Zealand Series Loss

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News18•19-01-2026, 10:16
Rohit Sharma's ODI Future Questioned After New Zealand Series Loss
- •India suffered its first-ever home ODI series loss to New Zealand, sparking discussions about Rohit Sharma's future.
- •Former New Zealand bowler Simon Doull and ex-India coach Ravi Shastri questioned Rohit's hunger for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- •Rohit scored only 61 runs in the series (average 20.33, top score 26), failing to hit a fifty for the first time since September.
- •Concerns were raised about Rohit's match practice, as he will primarily play IPL and limited ODIs before the 2027 World Cup.
- •Rohit will be 40 years old by the 2027 World Cup, an age where few players succeed at the highest level.
Why It Matters: Rohit Sharma's ODI future and hunger for the 2027 World Cup are under scrutiny after a poor series performance.
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