Will Virat and Rohit find a place in the 2027 ODI World Cup squad?
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are currently playing only ODI cricket for India. 'Hitman' is presently playing the ODI series against Afghanistan, while Kohli is sidelined due to injury. Both players have been performing consistently well in this format; yet, the question remains: will these two stalwarts secure a spot in Team India for the 2027 ODI World Cup? BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia did not provide a definitive answer to this question.
Saikia clarified that such information cannot be made public. Speaking to the news agency PTI, the BCCI Secretary stated that Team India undergoes regular reviews. There is constant dialogue among the selection committee, the cricket committee, the players, and the coaching staff. He further added that their system is robust and involves numerous experts.
Non-committal response regarding Kohli and Rohit's participation—
When Devajit Saikia was asked about the possibility of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma playing in the 2027 ODI World Cup, he replied, 'I do not think such matters should be disclosed to the media or the public. These are strategic decisions that ought to be discussed within the boardroom.' This made one thing clear: there will be no official update from the BCCI regarding Rohit and Virat's participation.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli aspire to play in the World Cup—
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have indicated on several occasions that they wish to play in the upcoming ODI World Cup. Following the victory in the 2025 Champions Trophy, both expressed a desire to continue playing. However, the BCCI, coach Gautam Gambhir, and chief selector Ajit Agarkar have not issued any definitive statement regarding their participation. It will be interesting to see whether these two legends manage to secure a place in the 2027 World Cup squad.
