There is a big news for Indian cricket and Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma cricket fans. If the latest media reports are to be believed then the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may ask Virat-Rohit to retire from the ODI format before the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2027.
The senior selection committee of the Indian men’s team has now made up their minds that they will play without veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the upcoming multi-nation tournament. It is worth noting that in the last 14 months, Virat and Rohit have said goodbye to Test cricket after T20 International cricket. Although both have not yet announced their retirement from ODI cricket, it is a format that is rarely played these days.
This was revealed in media reports
According to Dainik Jagran’s media report, the Indian board is keen to include some youngsters in the team and test them before this big tournament in South Africa. As a result, veteran players who have reached the end of their careers may eventually be forced out prematurely from playing further for the Indian team.
The same report also suggested that if the senior players are really keen to represent the Indian team in this big event in 2027, they may have to participate in India’s premier domestic 50-over tournament, the Vijay Hazare Trophy, to prove their commitment. Rohit represents Mumbai at home, while Virat plays domestic cricket for Delhi.
Let me tell you that Rohit-Virat’s bat has fared very well in white ball cricket as compared to red ball. In the last World Cup, Virat Kohli scored 765 runs in 11 innings, and was named Player of the Tournament. Rohit also scored a total of 597 runs in 11 innings.
FAQ
Are Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli excluded from India’s 2027 World Cup squad?
According to reports, the BCCI’s current long-term plan for the 2027 World Cup does not include Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Why are Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli not in the plan for 2027?
The BCCI seems to be focusing on building a younger team for the future, considering Rohit and Kohli’s ages and potential retirement plans.
Does this mean Rohit and Virat will retire before 2027?
There is no official confirmation about their retirement yet, but the exclusion suggests the board is preparing for a transition.
Who will lead the Indian team in the 2027 World Cup if Rohit and Virat are excluded?
The BCCI is likely to invest in emerging young players and potential future leaders, but no captain has been officially named yet.