India 2027 World Cup squad discussion

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28 Jul 2026 · 18:20

'They still have plenty to offer': 'Asian Bradman' backs Virat, Rohit for 2027 World Cup

Zaheer Abbas, the former Pakistan captain, has thrown his weight behind Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup. He emphasises that their vast experience and skills are crucial for India’s success. Abbas argues that fitness and scoring abilities should outweigh any concerns about age. Rohit’s recent impressive century against England has particularly strengthened his support for both senior players.

01 Aug 2026 · 09:04

No Pant, no Samson, no Abhishek: Ashwin's India squad for 2027 ODI World Cup

Former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin shared his 2027 ODI World Cup squad selections. He categorized players into 'Yes', 'Maybe', and 'No' lists for the tournament. Ashwin included veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar in his preferred squad. He believes Bhuvneshwar can perform well in South African conditions. Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson were notably absent from Ashwin's top picks.

07 Aug 2026 · 22:08

Rohit, Kohli too old for 2027 World Cup? Shikhar Dhawan drops verdict

Now playing only ODI cricket, Rohit and Kohli had a productive series against England in July, despite India losing the three-match series 2-1.

13 Aug 2026 · 16:18

Harbhajan backs Kohli, Rohit for 2027 WC

If Lionel Messi can continue to dominate at 39, why can't Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma do the same? Spinner Harbhajan Singh believes the two veterans can feature in next year's ODI World Cup if they retain the desire and fitness to carry on.In a podcast interview with PTI at its headquarters, the 46-year-old former India off-spinner weighed in on the ongoing debate over Rohit and Kohli's future in the 50-over format. He also revealed that his autobiography is ready and is likely to be released later this year.Harbhajan said age should not determine a player's place in the team, with performanc