Rohit & Virat Future in 2027 World Cup Still a Question Mark: Ajit Agarkar on Rohit & Virat

India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar said that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma haven’t yet decided if they will play in the 2027 ODI World Cup. Both players, who last played in the Champions Trophy, are part of the squad for the upcoming India vs Australia series starting on October 19. Agarkar added that the team was picked just for this series and it’s hard to say how Rohit and Kohli will perform after being away from international cricket for eight months.

At a press conference on Saturday, Ajit Agarkar told the media that both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are not yet committed to playing in the 2027 World Cup. Rohit will be 40 and Kohli 38 by the time of the tournament. Since ODIs are the only format they are currently playing, it’s unclear if they will remain in the selectors’ plans after the Australia series, especially as the team is already preparing for the World Cup well in advance.

“Both Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma are non committal about the 2027 World Cup,” Agarkar said.

Agarkar also mentioned that both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been advised to play domestic cricket whenever they are available. The next 50-over domestic tournament is the Vijay Hazare Trophy, scheduled for December-January, and both players can take part in part of the tournament if they choose to.

“We have made it clear that if guys are free they should be playing domestic cricket. They have been doing for years, try and score runs. They are still leaders in the dressing room. The have been extremely successful in this format. This team has been picked for Australia, you don’t need to think too far,” he added.