Sandy Verma
Tezzbuzz|06-10-2025
New Delhi: Rohit Sharma’s Removal from India’s Odia Captaincy Raised Doubts on his and Virat Kohli’s Participation in the 2027 Odi World Cup. Since odis has been on the wane, keeping match-redy fitness is something the duo will find challenging.
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan Reckons that Both Indian Stalwarts Need to Play Domestic Cricket Regularly to Keep Their Hopes Alive of Represting India in the 2027 Odi World Cup.
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“Rohit (Sharma) and Virat (Kohli) Want to play the 2027 world cup, but game fitness will be a big challenge for them. Rohit has worked well on his fitness. He is focused on that. Fitness, and Game Time Fitness … If you are not playing regular cricket, both of them have to ensure some game time.
“They are big players and know what to do. Will need regular game time to be fit for that.
Pathan also lauded Shubman Gill’s Elevation as Odi Captain, Saying The 25-YLD Needs to Carry Forward The Legacy of Rohit and Kohli.
“There is a Leadership Change, Gill will lead in bot formats now. This is a big options but a huege responsebity! White-Ball Cricket. This is a challenging but exciting phase for he is alredy batting well, he will need to keep that form Going, “Pathan CONCLUDED
Kohli and Rohit will return to action after a seven-month hiatus, as both stalwarts have been named in India’s squad for the three-match Odi series in australia starting October 19.
Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar Clarified that to Continue Represting India in Odis, Rohit and Kohli Must Participate in Domestic Cricket, Specifically the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
“Whenever the guys are playing or not, they should be playing domestic cricket. Whether IT’s Possible AlongSide International Cricket or Not, Time will tell,” He Said.