Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Karthik Says Rohit’s Windies Knock Shows 2027 World Cup Importance
India lost two early wickets in its third ODI against the West Indies.
The pitch was helping the fast bowlers, so batting was difficult.
Rohit Sharma did not try to hit every ball hard at first.
He scored carefully and worked with Ruturaj Gaikwad to steady the innings.
Later, Rohit attacked more and finished with 92 runs from 85 balls.
Dinesh Karthik said Rohit’s experience helped him know when to wait and when to score quickly.
Ajinkya Rahane also praised how Rohit handled the challenge.
Karthik said this kind of experience could help India at the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa.
India lost Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli in the first three overs of the third ODI against West Indies.
Rohit Sharma scored 92 runs from 85 balls after beginning cautiously in conditions that aided fast bowling.
He built a partnership with Ruturaj Gaikwad before accelerating, including later scoring against the spinners.
Dinesh Karthik said Rohit’s measured approach showed how experience can help India in the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Ajinkya Rahane praised Rohit for adapting to the conditions, leaving deliveries and waiting to attack.
- Who
- Rohit Sharma, with praise from Dinesh Karthik and Ajinkya Rahane.
- What
- Rohit scored 92 from 85 balls in the third ODI against West Indies.
- When
- In the third ODI; the article does not give a date.
- Where
- CA International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh.
- Why
- Karthik and Rahane praised Rohit for adapting to difficult bowling conditions; Karthik said his experience could be important at the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- Match
- Third ODI between India and West Indies
- Rohit Sharma's score
- 92 runs from 85 balls
- Early wickets
- Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli were out in the first three overs
- Partnership
- Rohit steadied the innings with Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Venue
- CA International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh
- World Cup discussed
- The 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa
- Commentators
- Dinesh Karthik and Ajinkya Rahane praised Rohit's innings