their age and possible concerns over fitness and form have brought their places into question While the duo are still the pillars of India’s ODI setup. Kohli still appears to be firmly in head coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar ‘s plans, but Rohit’s future appears less certain, as things stand. Speculation over Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s spots in Team India’s plans for the 2027 Cricket World Cup continue, with just over a year to go till the tournament begins.
Rajkumar stated that there should simply be no debate regarding Kohli’s spot in the team. “I mean, as a player, I think he (Rohit) is a tremendous player. Undoubtedly, he’s a match-winner. On his given day, he’s a match-winner,” he stated. The BCCI selection committee had reportedly decided to move on from Rohit and give regular opportunities to Yashasvi Jaiswal after India’s ODI series against England in July.
Rajkumar Sharma, Virat Kohli’s childhood coach, delivered a blunt verdict when asked about the veteran duo’s chances of making India’s 2027 World Cup squad. As for Rohit, Rajkumar reminded everyone that the 39-year-old still possesses match-winning capabilities. However, after Rohit smashed a scintillating 138 in the final ODI of the series, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia dismissed talks of the veteran opener potentially retiring.
