Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Zaheer Abbas backs Rohit, Virat for 2027 ODI World Cup
Zaheer Abbas, a famous Pakistani cricketer, thinks that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should play in the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Even though some people worry about their age and fitness, Abbas believes that as long as they are fit and keep scoring runs, they should be chosen for the World Cup.
Rohit recently scored his first ODI hundred at Lord's, and Kohli scored two fifties in the series against England.
Abbas also mentioned that Kohli is very fit, while Rohit could improve his fitness.
Zaheer Abbas supports Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Rohit Sharma scored his maiden ODI hundred at Lord's in the recent series against England.
Virat Kohli scored twin fifties in the same series.
Abbas believes age should not be a factor as long as they are fit and continue to score runs.
Abbas compliments Kohli's fitness and suggests Rohit could improve his fitness.
- Who
- Zaheer Abbas, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli
- What
- Support for Rohit and Virat to play in the 2027 ODI World Cup
- When
- Recent ODI series against England, upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup
- Where
- India, England, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia
- Why
- Rohit and Virat's skills, experience, and continued ability to score runs
Age and Fitness Concerns
Experience and Skill
Age and Fitness
Age and Fitness Concerns
Critics argue that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are too old and may not be fit enough to perform at the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Experience and Skill
Zaheer Abbas believes that as long as they are fit and continue to score runs, age should not be a factor.
Experience and Skill
Age and Fitness Concerns
Some suggest that younger players should be given the opportunity to represent India in the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Experience and Skill
Abbas emphasizes that Rohit and Virat's skills, experience, and continued ability to score runs make them automatic choices for the World Cup.
- Event
- 2027 ODI World Cup
- Host Countries
- South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia
- Recent Series
- India vs England (ODI)
- Rohit Sharma's Performance
- Maiden ODI hundred at Lord's
- Virat Kohli's Performance
- Twin fifties in the ODI series against England
- Zaheer Abbas' Opinion
- Supports Rohit and Virit for 2027 ODI World Cup
