Gavaskar: Kohli, Rohit Unlikely for 2027 ODI World Cup

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were expected to make their final Test appearances for India during the England tour, but their surprise omission from the format shocked fans. Having already retired from T20Is, the duo will now be seen only in the ODI format. Rohit, who places great importance on the 50-over World Cup, remains focused on it, while Kohli has expressed his desire to play in the 2027 edition. However, Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has cast doubt on their chances of making it to that tournament, suggesting age and competition may stand in their way.

In a chat on Sports Today, Gavaskar said that the duo's 2027 World Cup plans would depend a lot on the selectors' perception of their game. When asked to share his opinion, Gavaskar was blunt in sharing his verdict, suggesting he doesn't think either of Virat or Rohit would be in the Indian ODI team for the 2027 World Cup.