NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth lately expressed his scepticism concerning Rohit Sharma‘s participation within the 2027 ODI World Cup, given the batsman’s age.
Whereas acknowledging Virat Kohli‘s potential to play within the event because of his distinctive health, Srikkanth solid doubts on Rohit’s capability to compete at such a stage previous the age of 40.This criticism from the previous participant got here in response to Gautam Gambhir‘s optimistic view that each Kohli and Rohit might lengthen their careers to the 2027 World Cup, contingent on their health.
“He (Rohit Sharma) is an effective participant, however his age is 37 presently, and the subsequent ODI World Cup is three extra years forward. He will probably be 40 years outdated then. I imply, until you’re a super-fit individual like MS Dhoni or Sachin Tendulkar, you’ll be able to’t play World Cup at 40s. Yeah, Virat Kohli might play within the 2027 World Cup, in my view, for positive. However for Rohit, Mr. Gambhir, you went overboard; he’ll faint in South Africa,” Srikkanth mentioned on his YouTube channel.
Furthermore, Srikkanth identified a perceived inconsistency in Gambhir’s choice philosophy.
“Gautam Gambhir has taken a U-turn. Earlier than the T20 World Cup 2024, he was saying if Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma don’t carry out, they won’t sit in my staff. Then he took a U-turn now, saying there isn’t a participant like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. After changing into head coach, he mentioned that each have numerous cricket left and hopefully they are going to be match for the 2027 World Cup,” he added.
Earlier, Gambhir had clarified throughout his first press convention as head coach that whereas he sees a substantial quantity of cricket remaining for each Kohli and Sharma, the final word determination on their careers would relaxation with the gamers themselves.
“One factor I might be very away from is that each these guys have numerous cricket left in them. Extra importantly, with the Champions Trophy (in 2025) and a giant tour of Australia (from November 2024), clearly they might be motivated sufficient. Then, hopefully, if they will maintain their health, the 2027 World Cup as effectively. However this can be a very private determination. I am unable to say how a lot cricket is left in them. In the end, it is as much as the gamers to resolve how a lot they will contribute to the staff’s success,” Gambhir mentioned throughout his first press convention since taking on from Rahul Dravid.
This debate unfolds as India put together for the upcoming cricket schedule, which features a collection in opposition to Sri Lanka that includes three T20 Internationals and three ODIs from July 27 to August 7, marking Gambhir’s first project within the nationwide colors.
Whereas acknowledging Virat Kohli‘s potential to play within the event because of his distinctive health, Srikkanth solid doubts on Rohit’s capability to compete at such a stage previous the age of 40.This criticism from the previous participant got here in response to Gautam Gambhir‘s optimistic view that each Kohli and Rohit might lengthen their careers to the 2027 World Cup, contingent on their health.
“He (Rohit Sharma) is an effective participant, however his age is 37 presently, and the subsequent ODI World Cup is three extra years forward. He will probably be 40 years outdated then. I imply, until you’re a super-fit individual like MS Dhoni or Sachin Tendulkar, you’ll be able to’t play World Cup at 40s. Yeah, Virat Kohli might play within the 2027 World Cup, in my view, for positive. However for Rohit, Mr. Gambhir, you went overboard; he’ll faint in South Africa,” Srikkanth mentioned on his YouTube channel.
Furthermore, Srikkanth identified a perceived inconsistency in Gambhir’s choice philosophy.
“Gautam Gambhir has taken a U-turn. Earlier than the T20 World Cup 2024, he was saying if Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma don’t carry out, they won’t sit in my staff. Then he took a U-turn now, saying there isn’t a participant like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. After changing into head coach, he mentioned that each have numerous cricket left and hopefully they are going to be match for the 2027 World Cup,” he added.
Earlier, Gambhir had clarified throughout his first press convention as head coach that whereas he sees a substantial quantity of cricket remaining for each Kohli and Sharma, the final word determination on their careers would relaxation with the gamers themselves.
“One factor I might be very away from is that each these guys have numerous cricket left in them. Extra importantly, with the Champions Trophy (in 2025) and a giant tour of Australia (from November 2024), clearly they might be motivated sufficient. Then, hopefully, if they will maintain their health, the 2027 World Cup as effectively. However this can be a very private determination. I am unable to say how a lot cricket is left in them. In the end, it is as much as the gamers to resolve how a lot they will contribute to the staff’s success,” Gambhir mentioned throughout his first press convention since taking on from Rahul Dravid.
This debate unfolds as India put together for the upcoming cricket schedule, which features a collection in opposition to Sri Lanka that includes three T20 Internationals and three ODIs from July 27 to August 7, marking Gambhir’s first project within the nationwide colors.
