Rohit Sharma's Worst Series in 14-Year Career; Six-Month Break from Team India ODIs

• Rohit Sharma recorded his worst performance in a 14-year career during the recent series against New Zealand, scoring only 61 runs in three matches.
• This poor form led to Team India's first home ODI series loss (1-2) to New Zealand, a significant setback.
• Cricket pundits like Simon Doull and Ravi Shastri have raised concerns about Rohit's age (38) and fitness for the 2027 World Cup, questioning his 'hunger' for the game.
• Rohit's last strong performance was against South Africa in December 2025, where he scored 75 runs and broke Shahid Afridi's record for most ODI sixes.
• Fans will not see Rohit in a Team India ODI jersey for six months, as the next series is in July 2026 against England; he will play for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026 during this period.

Why It Matters: Rohit Sharma faces a six-month ODI break after his worst career series, sparking debate on his future.