Rohit Sharma could soon take on a completely different avatar away from the cricket field. According to sources accessed by Sports Yaari Network, the Indian cricket star is set to host a weekly game show, which could run from September 2026 to February 2027. The show will reportedly be an Indian adaptation of the popular American game show 'Family Feud', hosted by Steve Harvey in the USA.

The development has raised an interesting question about Rohit's cricket future..

India have a packed ODI schedule during the same period, while preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup will also gather momentum. So, can Rohit manage the weekly game show alongside international cricket? Or does this new development offer a major hint about what lies ahead for the former India captain?

Rohit Sharma to host Indian adaptation of 'Family Feud'

Rohit Sharma will host the Indian adaptation of 'Family Feud', where two families compete against each other based on their ability to guess the most popular answer to a question in India. Unlike a traditional general knowledge quiz, contestants will not necessarily win by giving the correct answer.

Instead, the most popular answer given by the public will be the key to victory.

The show is expected to run weekly from September 2026 to February 2027.. With India scheduled to play several ODIs during the same period, Rohit's availability and ability to manage both commitments will naturally become a talking point.

Selectors wanted to move on, Rohit replied with a Lord's century

Rohit Sharma's ODI future has already been the subject of intense speculation.

Reports suggested that the selectors wanted to move on from Rohit after the England series and were looking at building towards the 2027 World Cup with a new combination. However, Rohit responded to the speculation in the strongest possible manner, with the bat. The former India captain hit a century at Lord's, once again reminding everyone of his ability to deliver on the big stage.

Rohit Sharma's Test career offers a precedent for a similar situation. During the Australia series, the team left Rohit out of the final Test, but he made it clear that he had no plans to retire. However, before the England series, he suddenly announced his retirement from Test cricket. That sequence has added another layer to the speculation over his ODI future. Could the same story unfold in the 50-over format?

New opener for 2027 World Cup, does Rohit have a place?

Reports suggest that the selectors want a new opener for the 2027 ODI World Cup. South Africa will host the tournament, and Rohit's ODI record there has not been particularly impressive. That has further fueled questions about whether the selectors see him as part of their long-term World Cup plans.

Shubman Gill has expressed confidence about Virat Kohli playing the 2027 World Cup. However, he has not offered the same assurance when it comes to Rohit Sharma. That contrast has only added to the growing uncertainty surrounding Rohit's place in India's plans for the tournament.

Is Rohit being pushed towards retirement? What happens to Kohli?

If Rohit does not want to retire while the selectors look for a younger opening option, the big question is whether they could eventually push the veteran towards retirement. If Rohit leaves ODI cricket, the focus could immediately shift to Virat Kohli. Will Kohli continue alone until the 2027 World Cup, or could Rohit's decision also influence Kohli's future?

Questions have previously been raised about the equation between Kohli and Gambhir. Therefore, Rohit's ODI retirement could have implications beyond just one player. It could potentially influence the way India plans the transition involving two of the biggest names of the current generation.

Rohit Sharma to host the show or play the 2027 World Cup?

For now, the biggest question is whether Rohit Sharma can do both, host a weekly game show and continue playing ODI cricket. With the reported show running from September 2026 to February 2027 and India having a packed ODI schedule during the same period, managing both commitments could be a major challenge.