Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar got a key point about the future of Rohit Sharma and Virt Kohli in Odi format, suggesting that their chances of playing at the World Championship in 2027 will largely depend on how many one -day India games he plays over the next few years. When both players have already resigned from tests and T20is, Gavascar warned that maintaining readiness for the match would be a challenge for senior bats.
Buzzing around another chapter of the Indian cricket has intensified 4th October when BCCI announced a group for the upcoming ODI series against Australia. The return of Rohit and Kohli described his first involvement in the Indian team from the Masters triumph at the beginning of this year. The reflector, however Replacing Rohit and signaling the beginning of the generation shift.
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This decision was only added to speculation about whether India is beginning to move from the Rohit-ohli era. For fans, the big question remains whether the iconic couple will still appear at the World Championship in 2027, potentially their latest main international tournament. Today, Gavascar spoke exclusively with India and admitted that the duo was facing a hard road to stay in rivalry.
“It depends largely on the number of one -day matches that India plays in the next few years. Look, it’s not easy to play in the season only seven or eight Odi, while preparing for something as big as the World Cup,” Gavascar said.
Former Captain India emphasized the structural challenge in front of two devoted and pointed out that with a bilateral ODIS by reducing frequency, maintaining contacts with the requirements of 50-way format will not be straightforward.
“For these eight matches with white balls, there are probably five T20 and three ODI.
How Rohit, Kohli will remain fit until 2027?
Rohit and Kohli left the tests at the beginning of this year, within five days of each other, Rohit 7 May and Kohli 12 May. The couple also announced their retirement from the T20is after winning India 2024, so Odi left as its final international format.
According to Gavascar, if they both want to keep their dreams of the World Cup alive, the home cricket could be the answer.
“They will have to play Vijay Hazare trophy in India whenever it is scheduled if it is not negotiated with ODI international tournaments. This is one way to crop and maintain the practice of the match,” he said.
Legends of launching remain motivated and both undergo intensive fitness regimes. Rohit even shed nearly 10 kg in recent months As part of his training routine, while Kohli continued to emphasize his condition of the match. Only the hope of fans stimulated their determination to see them in the 2027 edition.
Interestingly, Gavascar also suggested that their availability for the upcoming Australia ODIS was not a coincidence.
“I am sure that if it was a trip to Zimbabwe or Western India, both would not be available. But because it is in Australia and because India lost Australia in the World Cup final, maybe that’s why they both decided, yes, I want to be available.
Even the main Indian voter Ajit Agarkar emphasized during the Saturday press conference on the announcement of the team that expectations from Virt Kohli and Rohit Sharma remain unchanged to score, as they have been constantly carried out in the past.
“What they have been doing for years is to try to score ran and I don’t think it will change. They are still playing for the ground, they are still leaders in the dressing room, scored a lot of runs, and I hope they continue. You don’t have to think too far forward.
These are two really experienced boys who have been for a long time, ”said Agarkar.
“Maybe they would consider a little line to play one format that is at least played.
Rohit will be 40 at the time of the World Championship in 2027, while Kohli will be 38 years old. However, age is not the only factor. As Gavascar said, everything will descend whether these two icons can find enough ODI and the intensity of practice to remain sharp at the international level.
Meanwhile, Indian fans can calm down against Australia when returning to Australia, but a bigger question – whether they are still – unanswered in 2027.
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Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
4th October 2025
