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The future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who recently created history in ODI cricket, has become one of the biggest talking points in Indian cricket. With the 2027 ODI World Cup still just over a year away, fans are curious to know if the modern batting legend will continue to be a part of India’s plans for the mega tournament.
As discussions continue about their future, the BCCI has finally given an update on Kohli and Rohit’s 2027 ODI World Cup dream without giving much details. BCCI Secretary Devjit Saikia has confirmed that India’s World Cup plans are in full swing.
BCCI shares update on India’s 2027 ODI World Cup roadmap
Devjit Saikia revealed that the Board of Control for Cricket in India is working closely with the national selectors, coaches, support staff and other key members of the Indian setup to build a strong roadmap for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
The BCCI Secretary shared that the Board is taking inputs from all stakeholders and the process is already underway. But Saikia made it clear that such matters are not for public discussion. But Chris Srikkanth advised Virat Kohli to give him a ‘royal farewell’.
PTI quoted Saikia as saying, “As the head of the board, we have a very good team and a lot of experts. All stakeholders are taken on board. Whatever decisions are taken involve all other stakeholders including the cricket committee, selectors and support staff, head coaches and the players concerned. There are regular talks. For this reason, we do not need any special sessions of talks. It is an ongoing process.”
Hamstring concerns raise questions over Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s World Cup dreams
Despite being two of India’s most experienced and successful ODI players, there is widespread speculation about the future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Some reports have claimed that Kohli is a key part of the 2027 ODI World Cup plans, but his hamstring problem raises doubts.
Rohit is also struggling with a hamstring problem and is yet to deliver in the ongoing ODI series against Afghanistan after a normal IPL 2026 season with Mumbai Indians. His fitness could become a major hurdle in his World Cup dreams.
Ro-Co’s future remains a mystery as BCCI remains tight-lipped
Although the BCCI secretary has not revealed anything about Kohli and Rohit’s place in future ODI plans, he has stressed that these are strategic decisions and the board does not want to share sensitive details before taking any final decisions.
Saikia signed off by saying, “Also, I don’t think I should disclose anything to the media or the public because these are strategic discussions. I am not authorized to speak about them before the media. Secondly, these are matters that should remain within the boardroom.”
Notably, Kohli performed brilliantly in the IPL 2026 season, helping RCB retain the trophy last month. Now he is expected to return to India’s colors in the upcoming ODI series in England. It remains to be seen whether Rohit returns to the India XI for the final ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai.
