Rohit Sharma Makes Key ‘World Cup’ Correction, Opens Up on Emotional Virat Kohli Hug: “We’ve Seen a Lot of Setbacks”

Rohit Sharma has not only given a confirmation but a clear statement of his total commitment to the 2027 ODI World Cup. At the same time, he has made an important clarification about his future and a retrospective of his long journey with Virat Kohli. In an interview with the ICC, the Indian skipper talked about their relation, their common sufferings and, most importantly, the emotional moment they experienced together after the win of 2024 T20 World Cup.

Rohit, Kohli Target One Final ODI World Cup Run

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Rohit and Kohli, two modern-day legends, have not only charmed but also amazed the world of cricket with their stunning performances and notably in white-ball cricket for the last decade. They have already set their sights on the World Cup, which is going to be the last for them together probably, the 2027 edition in South Africa.

The two of them have managed to collect almost all major limited-overs trophies individually, but they have not been able to get their hands on an ODI World Cup together, which was a definite possibility had India not lost the 2023 heartbreak case. That loss has made Rohit feel that Mission 2027 is a joint priority now.

Both players are in strong ODI form:

Virat Kohli smashed 302 runs in the recent ODI series against South Africa.

Rohit Sharma struck a fifty and a century in Australia, followed by another fifty against the Proteas.

Their consistent run-scoring reflects their determination to remain at peak fitness for the 2027 campaign.

From Setbacks to Triumph: Rohit Recalls Emotional Kohli Hug

Rohit acknowledged how much cricket he and Kohli have experienced together since the early years of their careers.

“We had played a lot of cricket together… literally everything. And we have seen a lot of setbacks as well, with the World Cups,” Rohit said.

After enduring a decade-long ICC trophy drought, India finally lifted the 2024 T20 World Cup, which turned out to be the final T20I for both Rohit and Kohli. The duo shared an emotional embrace moments after the win in Barbados.

Rohit said the hug reflected the weight of expectations they carried as the senior-most members of the squad. He reiterated the significance of that night and the bond the two share after years of highs and heartbreaks.

Rohit’s “Last World Cup” Clarification

During the ICC interview, Rohit briefly referred to the 2024 T20 World Cup as his “last World Cup” but quickly corrected himself:

“Both of us knew it was our last World Cup… last T20 World Cup.”

The correction made it clear that Rohit is aiming for the 2027 ODI World Cup, dismissing speculation around his retirement.

Kohli and Rohit Near 40 — but Still Driven

By 2027:

Rohit Sharma will be 40,

Virat Kohli will be 39.

However, their reduced international workload—limited to ODIs and the IPL—gives them significant recovery time. Both stars are also expected to participate in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy to maintain rhythm and match fitness.

Ready for One Last Shot at Glory

With the Indian team focusing on the 2027 World Cup, it seems like Rohit and Kohli might have a shared phase of ODI together that is going to be the last one. Their skills, knowledge, and love for the game are still at their peak, and they want to write the last chapter of the World Cup based on their terms.