Indian cricket team’s bowling coach Morne Morkel believes that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are fully capable of playing the 2027 ODI World Cup. This statement of Morkel has come before the first ODI match between India vs South Africa to be held on 30 November. Let us tell you that India vs South Africa 3 match ODI series will be played from 30 November-6 December.

Rohit and Virat should play World Cup – Morne Morkel

Morne Morkel said, “The World Cup is still a long way away, both of them are excellent cricketers. As long as they work hard and maintain their fitness, they can definitely play. I have always believed in experience and you cannot get such experience anywhere else. They have won many trophies, know how to play in big tournaments. So they can definitely play in the World Cup.”

Morkel also told that he himself has played against Rohit and Virat. Morkel said, “I had many sleepless nights after bowling against him. As a bowler, I know the level of practice required to play against him. I am in support of Rohit and Virat playing the 2027 World Cup.”

Rohit in good form

India vs South Africa first ODI match will be played on Sunday, 30 November in Ranchi. The second ODI match will be held on 3rd December in Raipur and the final match will be held on 6th December in Visakhapatnam.

Rohit Sharma is in good form, having recently scored a century in the ODI series against Australia. This was the 33rd century of his ODI career. On the other hand, Virat Kohli had flopped in two consecutive matches, but showed signs of returning to good form by scoring unbeaten 74 runs in the last ODI against Australia.

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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, 2 greatest players of Indian cricket, who took retirement from T20 and Test format within just 10 months. After that, questions have been constantly asked whether Virat and Rohit are also going to say goodbye to ODI cricket. Along with this, the possibility also thrills in Indian cricket fans that Virat and Rohit can play the 2027 ODI World Cup of 2027.

Right now there is more than 2 years left for the 2027 ODI World Cup. It is also an interesting question that how many ODI matches will Team India play before the World Cup? The answer is just 27. Yes, two years later, the Indian team will play a total of 27 matches in the 9 bilateral ODI series before the World Cup to be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

Will Rohit and Virat play 2027 ODI World Cup?

As far as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are concerned about playing in 2027 ODI World Cup, they have not yet issued any statement on this subject. On the other hand, BCCI has not yet said anything on playing in the World Cup, but according to a report by The Week, the big officials of BCCI can soon discuss the future in their ODI with Virat and Rohit.

Meanwhile, Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of the Indian cricket team, has definitely cleared his intentions. Some time ago, Gautam Gambhir was asked the question of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli playing in the 2027 World Cup in a press conference. On this, he had said that, “India’s focus is on the 2026 T20 World Cup, which is to be held in February-March next year. 2027 ODI World Cup is still 2 years away. I have always been saying one thing. If you continue to perform well, then definitely play the World Cup.” This statement of Gambhir shows that if Virat-Rohit is able to do well continuously, then he will not have any objection to both of them playing in the 2027 World Cup.

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