Will Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Play World Cup 2027?: Explosive Indian middle-order batter Rinku Singh has made a significant statement regarding two of India’s greatest players—Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Rinku Singh is fully confident that these two seasoned players will be seen wearing the Team India jersey in the 2027 ODI World Cup and will play a pivotal role in helping India become world champions.
“Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Playing World Cup 2027 Will Be a Big Moment for India”
In a recent exclusive interview with JioStar, Rinku Singh praised both senior players. Rinku said:
“Virat *bhaiya* and Rohit *bhaiya* are both legends. It is not just me, but the entire country that hopes they will play in the World Cup and be part of the team that wins it. It would be a massive moment for the whole nation because, who knows, this could be their last World Cup.”
Rinku further emphasized that since India has not won the ODI World Cup since 2011, the presence of these two stalwarts is crucial for the team.
“If they can win it for India, it would be a huge achievement. It would be a massive moment for them as well, given that we haven’t won the World Cup in a long time; the last time we won it was in 2011. So, we hope that both of them will be with the team and lift the trophy.”
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Now Active Exclusively in ODI Cricket
The international careers of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are now approaching their final phase. Both legends bid farewell to T20 International cricket to manage their workload and make way for younger players.
Subsequently, in mid-2025, both players retired from Test cricket as well.
Currently, Rohit and Virat represent India only in the ODI format. Consequently, the 2027 ODI World Cup could be the final ICC tournament for these two legendary players.
Rinku Singh Career Stats: T20 World Cup Champion Seeking ODI Consistency
On the other hand, Rinku Singh has played 2 ODIs and 48 T20Is for India so far. He was also part of India’s T20 World Cup-winning squad.
Despite possessing an exceptional ability to finish matches while batting in the lower order, Rinku often finds himself in and out of the playing XI due to team composition and stiff competition. Nevertheless, he continues to work hard to cement his place in limited-overs cricket.
Will Team India End Their 16-Year ODI World Cup Drought in 2027?
India last won the ODI World Cup in 2011 under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. Following the defeat in the 2023 final, millions of Indian cricket fans—and young players like Rinku Singh—hope that the experience of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will help India end its 16-year ODI World Cup drought on South African soil in 2027.
