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Selectors Confirm Veteran Duo Rohit and Kohli Vital for India's 2027 World Cup Plans
17 Oct
Summary
- Chief selector Ajit Agarkar says Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are "not on trial"
- Duo remain crucial to India's ODI plans ahead of 2027 World Cup
- Agarkar dismisses speculation around their future, focuses on team's progress
As the 2027 ICC World Cup approaches, speculation has intensified around the ODI future of Indian cricket legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. However, chief selector Ajit Agarkar has now put an end to these rumors, asserting that the veteran duo remain crucial to India's plans.
Speaking ahead of India's upcoming ODI series against Australia, Agarkar made it clear that Rohit and Kohli are "not on trial" and have already achieved remarkable feats, both in terms of trophies and individual runs. The former India pacer emphasized that the selection committee's focus is on the team's overall direction rather than on any single player's future.
Agarkar dismissed the idea of the duo's World Cup prospects being dependent on their form in each ODI series, stating that it would be "silly" to put them on trial given their exceptional track records. He reiterated that 2027 is still a long way away, and the team's progress will be assessed as they move forward.
The chief selector's comments come as a reassurance to Indian fans, who have been closely following the careers of their cricketing icons. With Rohit and Kohli set to return to the national side for the upcoming Australia tour, the focus now shifts to the team's preparations for the 2027 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
