Rohit Sharma will definitely play 2027 World Cup!! Huge update arrives

Former India National Cricket Team all-format captain Rohit Sharma will definitely participate in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, claimed ex-cricketer Mohammad Kaif.

Mohammad Kaif stated that although Rohit Sharma has been removed as the ODI captain of India, he brings a lot to the table in terms of his batting skills, which guarantees him a place in the marquee tournament.

You need an experienced batter in the side - Mohammad Kaif

ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, which will be the 14th edition of the competition, is scheduled to be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia in October and November 2027.

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India have already started their preparations for the tournament and identified Shubman Gill as the right person to lead the team. Rohit, who steered India to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 win, has been sacked as the skipper as the selection committee wants to give Gill some time to establish himself as the ODI captain.

The decision to sack Rohit came ahead of the Australia series, and reportedly, he is no longer guaranteed a place in the ODI setup and needs to play the Vijay Hazare Trophy to keep his 2027 World Cup dreams alive.

Speaking in a video shared on his YouTube channel, Mohammad Kaif said that India will need an experienced batter like Rohit in South Africa, where batting isn't easy. He said:

"He will definitely play, boss. Look, the captaincy may have been taken away from him, but I believe that as an opener, Rohit Sharma will do his job. You need an experienced batter in the side. You can’t go to South Africa, where the World Cup will be played, with an entirely young team. Sometimes in those seam conditions, the ball moves a lot and the pitches are bouncy. If you take only new players there, they’ll get exposed.”

I feel you need a player who can handle the bounce - Mohammad Kaif

Mohammad Kaif added that Rohit's ability to play exceptional pull and cut shots makes him the ideal batter for South African conditions and was optimistic about the opening batter delivering a remarkable performance. He stated:

“That’s why I feel you need a player who can handle the bounce, who can pull and cut the rising deliveries just like Rohit Sharma does. On those kinds of pitches, I believe Rohit Sharma will perform even better.

"His batting style as an opener suits such conditions perfectly. He plays the rising ball, the one that bounces from the front, extremely well. Among all the players you can name, Rohit Sharma is the only one who handles that rising delivery so effectively,” he added.

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You need players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma - Mohammad Kaif

Both Rohit and Virat Kohli are one-format players, having retired from Test and T20I cricket. Now they will only be seen playing ODIs and IPL, which means the duo will be seen in action for a limited time.

Shubman Gill has clearly said that both Rohit and Kohli are in their plans for the 2027 World Cup, and Mohammad Kaif also highlighted how the presence of the duo would benefit India. He stated:

“Just look at his numbers, his years of experience. On a big stage like the World Cup, you need players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, players who have seen the world and experienced ups and downs. In a tournament like the World Cup, you’re going to lose a game or two in between, then you’ll need to make a comeback.

"You’ll face those do-or-die matches where you must win to reach the quarterfinals or top four. In such crucial situations, the roles of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli become absolutely vital.”