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Hayden: Rohit Sharma’s 2027 World Cup future hinges on hunger
Matthew Hayden says Rohit Sharma's decision to play the 2027 World Cup will depend on his hunger and energy. The 39-year-old has already retired from Test and T20 cricket, making ODIs his…
The Story in Brief
Matthew Hayden says Rohit Sharma's decision to play the 2027 World Cup will depend on his hunger and energy. The 39-year-old has already retired from Test and T20 cricket, making ODIs his sole format. The former Australian opener told ANI that only Rohit can judge if he can cope with the demanding schedule.
Despite age concerns, Rohit silenced critics with a 138 against England in July. He ended the three-match series with 175 runs at an average of 58.33. With 11,895 ODI runs, Rohit is India's third-highest run-getter in the format. Hayden stressed that the captain must still have a young man's energy to compete at the highest level.
The Indian Opinion
The media repeatedly asks whether ageing stars can stay on, but the question is never about form. Rohit's blistering century at Lord's proves he still has the skill. The real test is his body's ability to handle the relentless international and IPL grind. Watch his performances in the Champions Trophy next year, that will tell us if Hayden's warning holds true.
Sources (2): rediff.com, sports.ndtv.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
