AnalysisVengsarkar Backs Rohit Sharma to Keep a Place Among India’s Openers for 2027 World Cup
Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar says doubts over Rohit Sharma are unfortunate, but fitness and form will decide his 2027 World Cup chances.
10 SportCricket stories tagged 2027 World Cup, published between 15 May 2026 and 21 Sep 2026.
AnalysisFormer India captain Dilip Vengsarkar says doubts over Rohit Sharma are unfortunate, but fitness and form will decide his 2027 World Cup chances.
Player SpotlightAsked at Global Fintech Fest about the 2027 ODI World Cup, Rohit Sharma said October 2027 is far away, while BCCI’s Devajit Saikia backed him.
NewsReports say selectors told Rohit Sharma they were moving on in ODIs and he agreed to retire, yet the BCCI had made no official announcement by September 3.
Player SpotlightMohammed Shami recalls Shikhar Dhawan lifting spirits after defeats, a tongue-tied first India team meeting, and his hopes of a 2027 World Cup return.
NewsAustralia coach Andrew McDonald says the longer 2027 World Cup format justifies bigger squads, though the ICC is reportedly set to keep the limit at 15.
AnalysisReports say India’s selectors have shortlisted 15 young fast bowlers for the future, with Mohammed Shami not in those plans despite strong domestic form.
AnalysisKris Srikkanth says India should not discard Ravindra Jadeja and outlines a three-spinner plan for the 2027 ODI World Cup, doubting Washington Sundar.
AnalysisR Ashwin says constant debate over Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli is unhelpful and wants India to decide on their 2027 World Cup roles and back them fully.
NewsBCCI secretary Devajit Saikia says 2027 World Cup talks are an ongoing process kept in the boardroom, as Kohli and Rohit’s future stays in question.
Player SpotlightVirat Kohli says he wants to play at the 2027 World Cup if he can add value, but would step away if made to keep proving his worth to the team.