Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Prasad backs Rohit, Kohli for 2027 World Cup
Venkatesh Prasad, a former Indian cricketer, thinks Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should keep playing cricket until the 2027 World Cup.
He says they have earned the right to decide when to retire.
Rohit recently scored a great 138 runs in a match against England, showing he is still a strong player.
Even though India lost the series, Rohit and Kohli are expected to play in the upcoming series against the West Indies.
Venkatesh Prasad supports Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli continuing until the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Rohit Sharma scored 138 runs in the third ODI against England at Lord's.
India lost the ODI series against England 2-1.
Rohit and Kohli are expected to play in the upcoming series against the West Indies.
Prasad emphasizes that Rohit and Kohli should have the freedom to decide their retirement.
- Who
- Venkatesh Prasad, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli
- What
- Venkatesh Prasad backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to continue playing until the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- When
- Recent comments made after Rohit's performance in the third ODI against England.
- Where
- Comments made in Bengaluru.
- Why
- Prasad believes Rohit and Kohli have earned the right to decide their retirement and still have a lot to offer.
Supporters of Rohit and Kohli
Critics of Rohit and Kohli
Continuation in the Team
Supporters of Rohit and Kohli
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should continue playing until the 2027 ODI World Cup as they have earned the right to decide their retirement.
Critics of Rohit and Kohli
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should retire soon to make way for younger players.
- Players
- Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli
- Supporter
- Venkatesh Prasad
- Recent Performance
- Rohit Sharma scored 138 runs in the third ODI against England at Lord's.
- Series Result
- India lost the ODI series against England 2-1.
- Next Series
- India's next ODI series is against the West Indies, starting September 27.