Rohit Sharma has shut down speculation about his future, saying retirement thoughts never cross his mind as he targets the 2027 ODI World Cup. The former India captain spoke to JioStar ahead of India’s ODI series against the West Indies, which began on September 27.

“The thought will never cross my mind that the business I had is finished. As long as you’re playing, there is always something to look forward to. And I’m looking forward to the World Cup, looking at what lies ahead for me,” Rohit said.

Unlike Virat Kohli, who has confirmed 2027 will be his last World Cup, Rohit stopped short of naming it his final tournament. Having retired from Tests in May 2025 and T20Is in June 2024, his international career is now focused solely on ODIs.

The ODI World Cup trophy remains the one major prize missing from his cabinet. India reached the 2023 final under his captaincy before losing to Australia, a defeat he still calls painful: “I want to forget November 19.”

The 2027 edition will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia from October 4 to November 21.