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Rohit Sharma’s chances of playing in the upcoming ODI World Cup in 2027 are still unknown. Before the tournament, the national team selectors have plenty of time left to choose names for the tournament.
After India’s first match of the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan in Dharamshala, Wasim Jaffer opined on Rohit Sharma’s future with the Indian cricket team. The opener was out early in the match due to a misunderstanding with Shubman Gill.
Rohit Sharma’s focus will be on 2027 World Cup: Wasim Jaffer
Despite a tremendous innings against Afghanistan, Wasim Jaffer believes the 39-year-old opener will leave no stone unturned as the ODI World Cup trophy is something he is yet to lift.
“I think Rohit Sharma is still playing and has kept himself available. So I am sure his focus will be on the 2027 World Cup. From Rohit Sharma’s point of view, I don’t think there is any doubt. Now it depends on the coach and the selectors. But I think the best thing to see is Rohit Sharma still playing and keeping himself available because he is playing only in this format currently, if he is playing, I am sure his focus will be on the 2027 World Cup,” Wasim Jaffer said in his YouTube channel ‘Wasim’. Jafar Official’.
Jaffer raised questions on Rohit’s recent form
Jaffer has some doubts about Rohit Sharma’s recent form, but he does not doubt the experience and credibility that the former India captain brings to the team. Since there are still quite a few days left before the ODI World Cup, it is too early to make any comments on the opener’s availability for this major tournament. The former batsman mentioned that Rohit’s chances in the 2027 ODI World Cup will completely depend on the opinion of the selectors and coaches.
“Rohit’s form is a bit indifferent at the moment, but as I said, because of the experience he brings, we cannot question his credibility. Now it depends on what the selectors and coaches think. But Rohit Sharma’s experience and his temperament in big matches cannot be doubted. And if he is keeping himself available, I am sure he will leave no stone unturned so that he can play the 2027 World Cup. His endeavor will be to lift that World Cup trophy, so that he can Missed in 2023, so I am sure he is working in this direction.
Jaffer asked Team India to play Yashasvi Jaiswal
Wasim Jaffer has also shown his support to Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has played only a few matches for India in ODIs but has a good track record. The former opener suggests that the Indian team management include Yashasvi Jaiswal in the playing eleven for the third match of the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan if India wins the series in the second match.
I think Yashasvi scored a century in the last match in ODI. So if India wins this series in the next match, I think, if I am not mistaken I think it is a three-match series. So I think Yashasvi might get a chance to play there, and he should be given a chance because I think we need to prepare a backup as well,” suggested Wasim Jaffer.
