# Waugh Challenges Rohit’s 2027 World Cup Bid

URL: https://technosports.co.in/waugh-challenges-rohits-2027-world-cup-bid/  
Published: 2026-08-28  
Updated: 2026-08-28  
Author: Sudeshna Ghosh

Cricket legend Steve Waugh has issued a brutal ultimatum: Rohit Sharma must commit 100% to the 2027 ODI World Cup or step aside. With Rohit retired from Tests and T20Is, Waugh questions if his remaining IPL-focused schedule offers enough endurance. Can the Indian captain bridge the physical gap, or will his career fade before the tournament? The selection dilemma starts now.