Kohli, Rohit, and the Race Against Time for 2027 World Cup

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The cricket world is buzzing about whether Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will play in the 2027 ODI World Cup. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly recently weighed in, and his comments are pretty eye-opening.

Here’s what’s happening:

Ganguly pointed out that both Kohli and Rohit will be pushing 40 by the time the next World Cup comes around. That’s a tough age to stay at the top, especially in international cricket.

India isn’t playing a lot of ODIs before the 2027 tournament—just 27 matches across nine series. Ganguly thinks this limited schedule makes it even harder for senior players to keep their form and fitness up.

He put it simply: “The game will go away from them and they will go away from the game.” Basically, he’s saying that no matter how great they are, time catches up with everyone.

Ganguly didn’t offer advice to either player, noting that with all their experience and achievements, they know what’s best for themselves.

Both Kohli and Rohit have said they’d love to play the 2027 World Cup, but Ganguly’s comments are a reminder that it won’t be easy.

On a positive note, Ganguly said Indian cricket has a bright future. While it’s never easy to replace legends, he believes the next generation is ready to step up.

So, while fans would love to see Kohli and Rohit in one last World Cup, it’s clear that nothing is certain. The next couple of years will be crucial for both players.

Source: Times of India, Economic Times, Indian Express