India former pacer Ashish Nehra says it is too early to rule out Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli playing the 2027 ODI World Cup. He points to how rapidly a player’s situation can change based on form, fitness, and performance, implying that current planning should remain flexible.
The 50-over World Cup is scheduled for 2027 and will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Both Rohit and Kohli would be in their late 30s when the tournament begins—Rohit will be 40 and Kohli 39. With that age context, Nehra’s view does not dismiss their chances but instead frames their participation as dependent on future performances and selection decisions.
Both outlets report the same core message: Nehra’s stance is conditional, emphasizing uncertainty at this stage. Neither article provides any definitive confirmation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India or India’s selectors about the final squad for 2027, focusing instead on the plausibility of their inclusion.
