Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Jayasuriya Backs Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli for 2027 World Cup
Sanath Jayasuriya thinks Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli could still play for India in the 2027 ODI World Cup.
He said older players can teach younger teammates many useful things.
Jayasuriya believes a team with both experience and youth can be stronger.
Rohit and Virat no longer play Test or T20I cricket.
They now focus on one-day international matches.
Because India does not play many ODIs, people are discussing whether they will be available in 2027.
Rohit has played in three World Cups between 2015 and 2023.
He was the top run-scorer at the 2019 World Cup.
Sanath Jayasuriya endorsed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for India’s 2027 ODI World Cup campaign.
Jayasuriya said India’s youngsters could learn significantly from the experienced players.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are currently focused exclusively on ODI cricket after retiring from Tests and T20Is.
The limited ODI calendar has prompted debate over their future and availability for the 2027 tournament.
Rohit was the leading run-scorer at the 2019 World Cup, making 648 runs in nine matches.
- Who
- Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya, along with India players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
- What
- Jayasuriya endorsed the possibility of Rohit and Kohli featuring in India’s 2027 ODI World Cup squad.
- When
- During the launch of the Corporate Cricket World Cup; the article does not provide an exact date.
- Where
- Gurugram, India.
- Why
- Jayasuriya said their experience would help younger players and create a good mix of youth and experience.
- 2027 tournament
- ICC Men’s ODI World Cup campaign for which Jayasuriya backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
- Rohit Sharma’s age
- 39, according to the article.
- Virat Kohli’s age
- 37, according to the article.
- Current format
- Both players are described as exclusive to ODI cricket after retiring from Tests and T20Is.
- Rohit’s World Cups
- He played in the 2015, 2019 and 2023 World Cups.
- 2019 performance
- Rohit scored 648 runs in nine matches, including five centuries and one fifty.
- Endorsement source
- Sanath Jayasuriya made the comments to ANI at the Corporate Cricket World Cup launch in Gurugram.