BCCI selector declares Rohit Sharma a guaranteed pick for 2027 World Cup
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Former Indian World Cup-winning batter and selector Kris Srikkanth has opined on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's chances for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, after the two veterans put on a standout performance against Australia in Sydney.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ended all doubts over their possible snub from the 2027 ICC World Cup, as they have made themselves a certain choice for the World Cup with their incredible performances in the comeback series against Australia.
Rohit orchestrated and crafted his innings beautifully, but Virat Kohli had a very weak start with consecutive ducks; however, once he reached Sydney, Kohli looked back to his prime. While Rohit finished with a staggering 202 runs, Kohli could manage 74 runs in the series.
"Rohit Sharma is a certainty in the 2027 World Cup. We can't play without him and Virat Kohli" - Kris Srikkanth
The 38-year-old finished as the leading run-scorer and averaged 101 in the series with a 121* not-out in the last ODI. For his heroics, Rohit Sharma was awarded the Player of the Series.
"Rohit Sharma is a certainty in the 2027 World Cup. We can't play without him and Virat Kohli. Rohit Sharma has lost 11 Kgs and looks super fit. It was the old Rohit Sharma, with the touch game. He was batting with such ease and playing the ball so late," said Srikkanth on his YouTube channel.
"Don't bring up this whole age issue that he's touching 40. He's fit, batting well and catching brilliantly at slips. What else do you need? He's playing with such ease like he did in the 2019 World Cup. Only thing is he didn't get to the seventh or eighth gear and kept going at third and fourth gear," he continued.
"If not for RoKo, the other teams will finish us," Srikkanth dismisses efforts from other Indian players in India's success
Srikkanth also voiced his clear belief that both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are of monumental importance for India in the 2027 ODI World Cup. He believes it is only these two who could lead them to ultimate success.
"These two only have to win India the 2027 World Cup. If not for RoKo, the other teams will finish us. If I were the chairman of the selection committee, today itself I would go to them and say, 'Just be fit for the 2027 World Cup and win us the trophy,'" said Srikkanth (via the aforementioned source).
"They were the biggest takeaways from today's match. RoKo are set for the 2027 World Cup," added Srikkanth.
"It should be said that we'll form the team around you to win the trophy" - Kris Srikkanth
While the Indian selectors have kept the legend constantly under the grind, as a threat has been looming over their position in the World Cup squad, former selector Kris Srikkanth believes that a different approach should be adopted.
These two greats should be given the license to go out and play with no burden on the back of their minds, and hence, the selectors must assure them of their spot in the XI until the 2027 CWC.
"So don't try to intimidate them and instead leave them alone. If anything, it should be in reverse; they should tell them how important both are and ask them to look after themselves for the 2027 World Cup. It should be said that we'll form the team around you to win the trophy. That'll be a better thought process," he concluded.
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