Former India batter Aakash Chopra says Rohit Sharma should be considered “irreplaceable” for India’s 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup plans, provided he remains fit, available and continues scoring runs in the lead-up. The comments are framed as a conditional endorsement of Rohit’s continued place in India’s ODI setup. Multiple reports highlight that speculation about Rohit’s international future increased during India’s tour of England. During that tour, ahead of the third ODI at Lord’s, there was discussion that the series decider could potentially be his last international appearance, following his retirement from T20Is and Tests. While the reports note the surrounding uncertainty, they all attribute Chopra’s view to Rohit’s ongoing ODI value as a consistent batter. Overall, the outlets present Chopra’s assessment as emphasizing performance and availability over hypothetical squad changes, linking his World Cup relevance to his current form and fitness through the 2027 buildup.