The recent retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from Test cricket have naturally raised questions about their involvement in the 2027 ODI World Cup. The possibility of seeing these legendary Indian cricketers in one last ICC event has captivated fans. By the time the World Cup arrives, Kohli will be 39 and Rohit 40. This means exceptional fitness and discipline will be needed to play at the top level. With the Test and T20 formats no longer on their schedules, both players have the opportunity to dedicate themselves to ODIs. However, Sourav Ganguly, the former BCCI president, offers a cautionary perspective. He suggests that consistent participation in the numerous ODIs leading up to the World Cup is crucial. Ganguly acknowledges that all players, including Kohli and Rohit, will eventually retire. The pair already have significant accomplishments in white-ball cricket and an ODI World Cup win would be a perfect ending. The IPL helps players stay match fit.
