Darwin, Aug. 12 -- As Rohit Sharma's 2027 World Cup future has become a talking point again, former Australian veteran opener Matthew Hayden feels Sharma's retirement decision will ultimately depend on whether he still has the hunger, energy and desire to cope with the demands of top-level cricket.

With Rohit already retired from Test cricket and T20, Hayden believes only the veteran batter can decide how long he wants to continue, with the Indian Premier League (IPL) and international cricket both demanding a significant commitment.

Now an exclusively ODI player, Sharma enjoyed a productive series with the bat against England in July, despite India going down 2-1 in the three-match ODI series.

"Look, when you get to the age Rohit is a...