Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Morkel Backs Rohit, Kohli for 2027 World Cup
Morne Morkel, India's bowling coach, believes Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli can play in the 2027 World Cup if they are mentally and physically ready.
Both players have a lot of experience and have won trophies before.
India recently lost a Test series against South Africa and will play an ODI series against them soon.
Morkel wants the team to focus on the ODI series and not just use it to prepare for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
He is also excited about younger bowlers getting a chance to play.
Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer are recovering from injuries.
The team needs to start well to counter South Africa's momentum.
The players also had some fun during training, playing football and enjoying a comedy performance by Sunil Grover.
Morne Morkel believes Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli can play in the 2027 World Cup if they are mentally and physically fit.
India will play a three-match ODI series against South Africa after a 0-2 Test series defeat.
Morkel emphasized the need to focus on the ODI series and not just use it for T20 World Cup preparation.
Young bowlers like Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, and Prasidh Krishna will get a chance to play in the ODI series.
Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer are recovering from injuries and are expected to return soon.
- Who
- Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Morne Morkel
- What
- Potential participation in the 2027 World Cup and current ODI series
- When
- 2027 World Cup, upcoming ODI series against South Africa
- Where
- JSCA Cricket Stadium, Ranchi
- Why
- If they feel mentally and physically fit and to regain momentum after Test series defeat
- Players
- Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli
- Coach
- Morne Morkel
- Event
- 2027 World Cup
- Current Series
- ODI series against South Africa
- Morkel's Condition
- Mentally and physically fit
- Recent Test Series
- 0-2 whitewash against South Africa
- Upcoming Matches
- First ODI on Sunday
- Injured Players
- Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer
- Young Bowlers
- Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna
- Venue
- JSCA Cricket Stadium, Ranchi
- Pitch Conditions
- South African-like
Sources
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