Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Rohit Sharma Says No Need To Discuss 2027 World Cup
Rohit Sharma was asked whether he talks with Virat Kohli about the 2027 World Cup.
He said they do not need to have that discussion.
Sharma believes Kohli already knows how important a World Cup is.
Kohli has played in four 50-over World Cups.
Those tournaments were held in 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2023.
The 2027 tournament would be his fifth, according to Sharma.
Sharma also said all players chosen for the team should understand the importance of the event.
His main point was that Kohli does not need the importance of the World Cup explained to him.
Rohit Sharma said he does not discuss the 2027 World Cup with Virat Kohli.
Sharma said Kohli already understands the importance of World Cups.
Kohli has played in the 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2023 50-over World Cups.
Sharma said the 2027 tournament would be Kohli’s fifth 50-over World Cup.
Sharma added that every player selected for the team should understand the tournament’s importance.
- Who
- Rohit Sharma discussed Virat Kohli’s experience and understanding of World Cups.
- What
- Sharma said he does not discuss the 2027 World Cup with Kohli because Kohli already understands its importance.
- When
- The statement concerns the 2027 World Cup; the date of Sharma’s remarks was not provided.
- Where
- Not specified.
- Why
- Sharma said Kohli has played in four 50-over World Cups and already knows their importance.
- Speaker
- Rohit Sharma
- Player discussed
- Virat Kohli
- Upcoming tournament
- 2027 World Cup
- Previous World Cups mentioned
- 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2023
- Kohli’s projected total
- Five 50-over World Cups, including 2027
- Reason for no discussion
- Sharma said Kohli already understands the importance of a World Cup