3 weeks ago
Let him play: Rahane urges BCCI to back Rohit
Cricket is a sport played with a bat and a ball, and India has a very famous cricket team.
One of India's best players is Rohit Sharma, who can hit the ball incredibly well.
Some people started wondering if Rohit was getting too old to keep playing for India.
There was even talk that a series against England might be his last.
But Rohit answered his doubters by scoring a huge 138 runs in one match.
A former player named Ajinkya Rahane said India should tell Rohit that he will play in the 2027 World Cup.
The World Cup is a big tournament where the best cricket teams from around the world compete.
Rahane said experienced players like Rohit and Virat Kohli should not have to worry about losing their spot after just a few bad games.
He said the team leaders should trust them and let them play freely.
So this story is about senior players getting support from the people in charge of Indian cricket.
Ajinkya Rahane urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to give Rohit Sharma a clear place in the 2027 ODI World Cup squad.
Rahane said Rohit's contributions over several years should outweigh a few low scores in an individual series.
Rohit responded to retirement speculation with a stunning 138 off 110 balls at Lord's against England.
Rahane also called for similar backing for Virat Kohli, saying senior players should be trusted and allowed to play freely.
Rohit remains part of India's plans for the three-match ODI series against Australia, beginning October 19.
- Who
- Ajinkya Rahane, former India batter, urging the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
- What
- To give Rohit Sharma clear backing and a confirmed place for the 2027 ODI World Cup, with similar support for Virat Kohli.
- Where
- India; Rahane spoke in an Idea Exchange interview, and Rohit scored his 138 at Lord's in London.
- When
- Ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup; Rohit remains in India's plans for the ODI series against Australia beginning October 19.
- Why
- Because of Rohit's experience and long-term contributions and so senior players can perform freely without doubts over their place.
Key facts
- Cricketer backed
- Rohit Sharma
- Event targeted
- 2027 ODI World Cup
- Who made the plea
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Cricket board
- Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
- Rohit's big score
- 138 off 110 balls vs England
- Century venue
- Lord's
- Next scheduled series
- Three-match ODI series vs Australia, starting October 19
- Also backed by Rahane
- Virat Kohli
Quotes
Ajinkya Rahane
Former India opener and senior player
“"Just look at his contribution over several years. It has been amazing. You need the experience of such a player at a World Cup."”
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“"There should be no discussions around it. You can't look at it series by series because he is such a big player."”
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