Rohit Sharma Set To Undergo Surgery, India Future In Doubt

Rohit Sharma, the ODI captain of India, is about to get over a long-standing fitness problem that has bothered him for years. After the ongoing IPL 2025, Rohit Sharma will have a nice vacation to focus on his health, as there are no ODI matches until late October.

There won't be a bilateral ODI series until late October, and Rohit has already retired from Test and T20I cricket. The Hitman will have a unique opportunity to get surgery on his problematic left hamstring.

Rohit Sharma managing hamstring issue; plans surgery after IPL 2025

According to reports, Rohit Sharma has spent the last five years dealing with his problematic left hamstring. Due to his incredibly hectic schedule as captain of India in all game types, he had been able to postpone the surgery.

However, Rohit will only play ODIs now that he has stopped playing T20Is and Test cricket, so it would be the ideal moment for him to get surgery and fully recover.

Going under the knife might help Rohit return stronger, more fit, and rejuvenated, especially because the emphasis is now squarely on leading India through the upcoming ICC World Cup 2027 cycle in peak form.

“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,” the Cricblogger report stated.

Hamstring issue affecting Rohit Sharma’s performance in IPL

With the ICC World Cup 2027 approaching, Rohit Sharma, who has been a vital member of India's ODI team for years, would undoubtedly prefer to continue captaining the team. However, there have been indications lately that his body might not be in harmony with his ambitious objectives.

The previous captain of the Mumbai Indians was frequently spotted evading fielding in between innings, even during the current IPL 2025. The right-hander had shown interest in captaining India in Test cricket during the forthcoming England tour, but the selectors and BCCI rejected the idea, and he decided to retire from the format.

Rohit Sharma is right in opting for surgery

This IPL season, Rohit's performances have been concerning since his footwork hasn't looked as good as it used to, and his innings have been cautious and brief. And his left leg's chronic hamstring problem is the cause of this. Despite this, he has already amassed 300 runs in 11 innings.

His ability to play extended innings, which used to be his greatest strength, is being hampered by it. The impending break may be the ideal opportunity for Rohit to have the surgery he has put off for years, as it is evident that the injury is limiting him more than ever.

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