Delhi:Questions have been continuously being raised for a long time regarding the retirement of former Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma. Meanwhile, Rohit himself has once again made it clear that at present he has no thoughts of saying goodbye to ODI cricket. Rohit now has his eyes set on next year's ODI World Cup and he wants to play his fourth ODI World Cup for India.

I am waiting for the World Cup – Rohit

Rohit Sharma spoke openly about his future plans in a conversation with JioHotstar.

He said that as long as he is playing cricket, he will never feel that his work is over.

Rohit said, “It will never cross my mind that the work I had to do is over. As long as you are playing, there is always something to look forward to. I am looking forward to the World Cup and seeing what lies ahead for me.”

It is clear from this statement of Rohit that at present he is completely ready to continue his journey in ODI cricket.

Rohit is already excited about the World Cup

The importance of ODI World Cup for Rohit Sharma is not hidden from anyone.

In 2023, India performed brilliantly under his captaincy and reached the finals, however, Australia was defeated in the title match and millions of Indian fans were heartbroken.

Rohit said, “When the World Cup is played or any ICC tournament, it has its own challenge. You play against different opponents and on different grounds. So you have to prepare differently and think differently.”

Questions of retirement were raised even during England tour

Speculation regarding Rohit's future had also intensified during the England tour this year.

At that time, there were reports that the selectors had made up their mind to move forward with Rohit after the England tour.

It was even said that the third ODI played at Lord's could be Rohit's last match for India. However, BCCI Secretary Devjit Saikia had publicly rejected these reports. After this, Rohit also gave such an answer to the critics by scoring a big century in Lord's ODI, which will be remembered for a long time.

It is noteworthy that veterans like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will now be seen in action in the ODI series against West Indies, which will start from September 27.