Tension increased before ODI World Cup 2027, suspense in Afghanistan series regarding Rohit Sharma

Desk. As the ODI World Cup 2027 is getting closer, the tension of the Indian cricket team is increasing. Currently, Team India has been announced for the India vs Afghanistan ODI series, but it has not been revealed yet whether Rohit Sharma will play in this series or not. Not only this, the mystery is also deepening regarding whether Rohit Sharma will remain a part of the Indian team till the ODI World Cup 2027 or not. Something similar is happening with Rohit Sharma as well as Hardik Pandya.

The Indian team for the India vs Afghanistan Test and ODI series was announced by the BCCI on Tuesday. Before this, a meeting was held in which the injuries and fitness of the players were also discussed. Actually, this meeting was not just for selecting the team for India vs Afghanistan series. BCCI is preparing to make a roadmap for the ODI World Cup 2027. During this, there was a long discussion about Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya.

Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya have been selected for the ODI series against Afghanistan, but BCCI has put a condition regarding them. They will be able to play only if they are fit. Meanwhile, a report by TOI has come out, in which it has been said that BCCI is worried about whether these two players are ready to play 50 overs match. Hardik Pandya may even have to bowl ten overs in ODIs.

Both the players have missed many matches of the T20 league that is currently being played. Even when Rohit Sharma came back, he came as an impact player. That means he only batted and did not come on the field while fielding. But when there are ODI matches, there is no impact player rule. Apart from batting, the player has to remain on the field for the entire 50 overs. In such a situation, it is difficult to say how he will remain fit till the 2027 World Cup.

The report quoted a BCCI source as saying that Rohit had not recently gone to the Center of Excellence. Although Rohit has lost his weight. But still questions are being raised regarding his fitness. It is believed that perhaps that is why Ishan Kishan has also been included in the ODI team. Although, if everything goes well then Rohit Sharma and captain Shubman Gill will open the innings, but if Rohit is not fit then Ishan Kishan is the opening option. Although Yashasvi Jaiswal could also have come in this place, but he is in the Test team, hence has not been selected.

The news is also coming that BCCI no longer wants to see Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli with the same thinking. There is no question about Virat Kohli’s form, his fitness is also better than many other players. Rohit is struggling with fitness, hence they cannot be seen together. It is possible that some big decision may be taken by BCCI regarding Rohit Sharma.