Virat Kohli will play 2027 ODI World Cup! Rohit Sharma will have to prove himself, big statement from former selector

By Samira Vishwas On Jun 5, 2026

2027 ODI World Cup: Former Indian cricket team selector and wicketkeeper batsman Saba Karim has given a big statement regarding the 2027 ODI World Cup.

2027 ODI World Cup: Former Indian cricket team selector and wicketkeeper batsman Saba Karim has given a big statement regarding the 2027 ODI World Cup. Karim believes that Virat Kohli has completely convinced the selectors with his fitness and hunger for runs before the 2027 ODI World Cup, but Rohit Sharma will have to prove his fitness and form before this ICC tournament.

Rohit will have to pay attention to fitness and form – Saba Karim

Actually, Indian cricket team’s veteran batsmen Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are now active only in ODI cricket. It is believed that after the 2027 ODI World Cup, both will say goodbye to this format. Meanwhile, former Indian selector Saba Karim while talking to PTI said, “I believe that Rohit will have to work very hard. He will have to pay a lot of attention to his fitness along with his batting.”

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“I think Rohit Sharma has to do a lot of hard work. He has to work on his fitness levels and on his batting performance. I think selectors will be keenly watching Rohit’s… pic.twitter.com/t0E3Mf2AGM
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What did Karim say about 2027 World?

Taking his point forward, Karim said, “I think the selectors will keep a close eye on Rohit’s performance in the next six months so that they can decide whether to include him in the team or not. But about Virat, I think they are completely confident and he will participate in the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Virat Kohli will play 2027 ODI World Cup!

Talking to PTI, Saba Karim said about veteran batsman Virat Kohli that there is no crisis at his place. According to Karim, Kohli is completely fit and the selectors are satisfied with him and he will be a part of the 2027 ODI World Cup.