Following the conclusion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025  season, India cricket icon Rohit Sharma will be discussing the option of surgery for a chronic hamstring injury. The Mumbai Indian player has been dealing with the flare-up for almost five years. Multiple sources close to the cricketer confirm the injury is chronic and surgery is going to be the only way for Rohit to return to play. Given how long he has had this flare-up, it is the right time, as he shall have two to three months coming out of IPL to have the surgery and rehabilitate.

The hamstring injury has dogged Rohit for several seasons now, prompting him to miss matches or to pay serious attention to his workload. Cricket pundits have mentioned how he now lacks the running and movement when running between wickets. In 2016, Rohit had surgery for his quadriceps tendon (it was successful) and took three months to regain his previous form. According to reports, the medical team believes it will be a similar timeline for recovery this time, giving fans hope he can come back strong.

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The surgery marks a significant step for Rohit, who has set his sights on leading India in the 2027 ODI World Cup. As one of the most experienced players in world cricket, Rohit knows the importance of fitness in maintaining high performance. His decision reflects his long-term commitment to Indian cricket, with full fitness being a top priority on the road to 2027.

Rohit Sharma eyes on 2027 ODI World Cup

The news has been positively received by fans and analysts alike concerning Rohit's proactive stance towards fitness. As India's captain for the white-ball formats, he has already had a huge impact and continues to be influential as a leader. Many feel that the surgery now will give him the potential to improve his performances on the field and prolong his international career for a few years. His absence post-IPL may be felt, but the long-term gain appears well worth it. But as India is not playing ODIs for 2-3 months now, his wait can be worth it.

As Rohit prepares for the surgery and the recovery journey ahead, fans across the globe are rallying behind him. Social media is flooded with wishes for a successful operation and a speedy return to cricket. If all goes as planned, India could see a fully fit and rejuvenated Rohit Sharma take the field well in time for the next ODI cycle, with the 2027 World Cup firmly in his sights. The cricketing world will be watching closely.