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Former Indian team captain MS Dhoni has given a big statement on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli playing in the 2027 ODI World Cup. Mahi’s statement may irritate critics. There is talk about Rohit-Kohli playing in the next ODI World Cup. Last year both of them had said goodbye to Test cricket. After this people made various kinds of speculations.
The age of Hitman and King Kohli is also being considered a big factor for the 2027 World Cup. However, Mahi has clearly said that age has nothing to do with it, rather there will be a direct correlation between the fitness and performance of both of them. Let us tell you that during a recent event, Mahi was asked a question about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Fitness and performance are important
Speaking at the event, Mahi said, “Why not? The main thing is why should someone play the next ODI World Cup? For me, age is not the criteria. Performance and fitness are the criteria.”
Dhoni further talked about age and said, “Is age a factor? No. Is fitness a factor? Yes. Even if you are 22 years old and are not fit, you cannot play international cricket. If he keeps performing consistently and has the desire to do well for the country, then why not. Apart from this, how will you bring in experienced players.”
MS Dhoni wants Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play 2027 World Cup.
He also said that why should they not play? For me age is not the criteria, performance and fitness are. #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/lU7uUkflhv
— Yash MSdian™️ 🦁 (@itzyash07) February 4, 2026
Need for experienced players
Dhoni also emphasized that experienced players are needed in the team. Mahi said, “You cannot bring a 20-year-old experienced player, unless that person is Sachin Tendulkar. If people are performing, they will be there, otherwise they will not be there. If they are not fit, you can remove them.” Rest Dhoni said that experience comes by playing high pressure matches over the years.