India's former captain Rohit Sharma has announced that he intends to feature in the 2027 ODI World Cup, stating his earnest desire to win the prized trophy that has remained out of his reach until now. He made the revelation at a touching moment in a conversation with a Make-A-Wish Foundation boy in Mumbai, and their exchange, which has now gone viral, is seen below. Rohit Sharma Clears His 2027 World Cup Ambition As he visited the foundation, a young supporter posed the question of whether Rohit would continue playing when the next one-day World Cup comes around. With no hesitation, Rohit, with a smile on his face, confidently answered, "Yes, I want to play." The short but intense exchange garnered the interest of millions on social media, with supporters praising Rohit's dedication to the sport. This is how the exchange went: Kid to Rohit Sharma: "When is the next one-day World Cup?" Rohit Sharma: "In 2027" Kid: "Are you going to play?" Rohit Sharma: "Yes, I wish to play." Kid: "You are going to play, right?" Rohit Sharma: "Yes" This emotional moment has kindled enthusiasm among Indian cricket fans, who still recall the tragedy of the 2023 ODI World Cup final when India were short of Australia. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Make-A-Wish India (@makeawishindia) Also Read | BCCI gets massive financial boost after 2025 Asia Cup Rohit Sharma Starts Early Preparation for 2027 World Cup Now 38, Rohit is not slowing down at all. Even after retiring from Test cricket recently, the veteran batsman is keen to leave his mark in limited-overs cricket. His road map for the 2027 World Cup starts with India's ODI series against Australia that will be his first big task since India's Champions Trophy triumph in March. Rohit has been working hard with former assistant India coach Abhishek Nayar to regain the highest levels of fitness, it is reported. He has lost nearly 10 kilograms over the past few months, as per reports, and seems refreshed ahead of the Australia clash. The three-match ODI series that begins October 19 in Perth is being regarded as an early examination of India's World Cup plan for 2027. For Rohit, the coming years are one last assignment, to lead India to their third ODI World Cup trophy and call it a career on the ultimate high.