Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Rayudu Backs Kohli at 3 and Rohit as Captain for 2027 World Cup
Ambati Rayudu, a former cricketer, thinks Virat Kohli should bat at number 3 for India in the 2027 ODI World Cup.
He says Kohli is the best at that position.
Rayudu also wants Rohit Sharma to be the captain for the team.
The next World Cup will be in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
Ambati Rayudu wants Virat Kohli to bat at No. 3 in the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Rayudu believes Kohli controls the game at No. 3 and is the best in the format.
Kohli has 12,060 runs as a No. 3 batter in ODIs.
Rayudu also supports Rohit Sharma to captain India in the 2027 World Cup.
The 2027 ODI World Cup will be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
- Who
- Virat Kohli, Ambati Rayudu, Rohit Sharma.
- What
- Ambati Rayudu wants Virat Kohli to bat at number 3 and Rohit Sharma to be the captain for India in the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- When
- The 2027 ODI World Cup.
- Where
- South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
- Why
- Rayudu believes Kohli controls the game and is the best in the format and that Rohit's captaincy is important.
Ambati Rayudu's View
No opposing views.
Team Selection
Ambati Rayudu's View
Kohli should bat at number 3 and Rohit Sharma should be captain.
No opposing views.
No opposing viewpoint presented in the article.
- Event
- 2027 ODI World Cup
- Rayudu's suggestion
- Kohli to bat at No. 3
- Kohli's ODI Runs
- 14,181
- Kohli's Runs at No. 3
- 12,060
- Rayudu's suggestion
- Rohit Sharma to captain
Sources
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