Ashish Nehra spills the beans on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s chances of playing in the 2027 ODI World Cup

The upcoming India tour of Sri Lanka it signifies the beginning of a new era for the club, especially in the shorter format of the game. This trip will be the first job done Gautam Gambhir as the new coach of the Indian cricket team. Additionally, it will mark the first game since the veterans retired Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohliagain Ravindra Jadeja from T20 Internationals. Suryakumar Yadav he is expected to take over as the new captain, leading a team that will face new faces in the three scheduled T20Is.

The future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and the 2027 World Cup

Apart from retiring from T20Is, Rohit and Kohli will return for the three ODIs in Sri Lanka, which came as a surprise. Their inclusion is particularly noteworthy given rumors that they may take a long break ahead of India’s Test series later this year. The duo’s return has sparked discussions about their participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup, as both players have expressed a desire to continue their careers, provided they maintain their fitness and condition.

Ashish Nehra, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli likely to play till 2027

Former Indian cricketer Ashish Nehra has weighed in on the chances of Rohit and Kohli playing till the 2027 ODI World Cup. He emphasized that both players have the energy and motivation needed to extend their careers.

“It involves both physical and mental aspects. It depends on your preference and motivation and in these aspects, there is absolutely no shortage when it comes to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. It is because of their motivation that they have reached where they are today. From here, young guns like Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan will continue to run and push you. For that, you need to keep raising your bar. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have done that and shown, “ Nehra told Sports Tak.

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Nehra admitted that while 2027 is a long way off, the prospect of Rohit and Kohli continuing until then is exciting.

“2027 is still far away. But it’s good to think. If you ask me ‘I want to be 18 all my life. I didn’t want to retire. If you give Gambhir a choice and tell him that his body is fit, he will say ‘No Sai Sudharsan, I am fine’. Four years is a long way off, but it’s a great thought. But, if that can be done, there is nothing like it,” he added.

What fans expect from these two superstars

With Rohit and Kohli back in ODIs, fans are eagerly awaiting a strong performance from the star duo. Their presence brings a combination of experience and skill that has contributed to India’s success over the years.

As the team changes under new leadership and coaching, the ability to campaign veterans will be crucial in maintaining India’s competitive edge. The fans hope that Rohit and Kohli will continue to inspire and lead the team to greater heights, both in the near future and possibly in the 2027 World Cup.

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