Anil Kumble drops bombshell on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s 2027 World Cup plans – “In their heads…” | Cricket News

After Ravi Shastri, former Indian captain and coach Anil Kumble reignited the discussion on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s chances of participating in the 2027 ODI World Cup, scheduled to take place in South Africa and Namibia.With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma having moved away from Tests and T20Is, ODIs now remain their only active international format. Both legends are eyeing one last chance for glory at the 2027 World Cup, which will take place in southern Africa. However, with two years to go before the tournament, their recent dip in form has raised questions about their consistency and longevity.“Let’s just celebrate both players on the field. They have done so much for Indian cricket over the years,” Kumble said on JioHotstar.“You don’t know if… yes, in their heads they are thinking about 2027 (World Cup), but that’s still a few years away.“There are matches coming up; all they have to do is go out there and have fun. Now that Rohit is no longer the captain, the burden and responsibility of leadership is taken off him.“So it’s just about hitting and enjoying every moment they have on the field. I don’t think they need to think too far ahead in terms of 2027.“Both of those guys have experience. Ideally you’d want them to be on the team, but it’s better to take things year by year.”Kohli and Sharma are part of India’s 15-man ODI squad that will face Australia in three matches in Perth, Adelaide and Sydney on October 19, 23 and 25.Maintaining match fitness could prove difficult for Kohli and Sharma, given the amount of international cricket they have retired from and the limited opportunities available in the T20 circuit.Despite these challenges, both veterans performed well in India’s triumphant victory. Champions Trophy campaign. However, neither has featured in an international match since the March 9 final.

“They just have to do what is necessary to prepare for the ODIs in six months – that will be the challenge.“They would like to play until the 2027 World Cup and win it – something that did not happen in 2023, with Australia lifting the trophy.“But like I said, both of these players have been champions, and Australia will be out in force to see them play,” Kumble added.