Surgery on the cards for Rohit Sharma post IPL 2025 with 2027 ODI World Cup focus: Report

Rohit Sharma (Pic: IPL/BCCI)

With no bilateral ODI series scheduled until India hosts one in October, veteran India opener Rohit Sharma may finally resolve a long-standing hamstring issue that has troubled him for nearly five years.

According to a CricBlogger report, the injury, though persistent for years, was continually sidelined due to Rohit's exhaustive leadership commitments across all formats of the game. That chapter, however, may be drawing to a close.

However, after his retirement from both T20Is and Tests, Rohit appears poised to focus on his fitness and longevity in the 50-over format, immediately after the ongoing IPL 2025.

"If Rohit wants to play the 2027 World Cup, this is the right time to get the surgery done. He has been putting it off for years because of leadership duties, but now the schedule allows him to recover without rushing back," a source was quoted as saying in the report.

While no official word has come from either Rohit himsefl or the BCCI, the timing strongly hints at a calculated decision, one that could redefine his role and relevance in the lead-up to the next ODI World Cup. It marks a possible shift in strategy, enabling Rohit to return to the format fully healed and rejuvenated, with a renewed focus on leading India's ODI resurgence.

Concerns around Rohit's physical condition intensified during IPL 2025. He has been frequently seen off the field during Mumbai Indians' bowling innings, and his limited mobility, coupled with uncharacteristically cautious batting, suggested the lingering effects of his hamstring woes.

Given the light ODI calendar and Rohit's critical role in the format, this juncture may represent not just a golden opportunity but also a final call to address the injury comprehensively. A full recovery would not only restore his freedom of movement but also sharpen his batting prowess, which has long been a cornerstone of India's white-ball success.

If Rohit aims to lead India into the 2027 World Cup, tackling this fitness challenge head-on could be a vital first step toward ensuring he's at his absolute best when it matters most.