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Manhas says fitness and performance should guide Kohli and Rohit’s 2027 World Cup selection
BCCI president Mithun Manhas says Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should be considered for India’s 2027 ODI World Cup team based on fitness and performance, not age.
He said the selectors and coaches will make the decisions.
India is preparing for the tournament with Shubman Gill expected to lead the side.
Manhas said experienced players such as Kohli, Rohit and Hardik Pandya could help Gill, while Jasprit Bumrah could provide leadership in the bowling group.
He said their experience in high-pressure situations could benefit the team.
Manhas also said a strong pool of players can help India cope with injuries and a busy international schedule.
The BCCI is working on plans to balance cricket commitments with players’ recovery, taking individual needs into account.
Mithun Manhas said Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s selection for India’s 2027 ODI World Cup should depend on fitness and performance, not age.
The BCCI president said selectors and coaches would make the decision.
Manhas said experienced players could help captain Shubman Gill manage the demands of the tournament.
He also said squad depth could help India handle injuries and a busy international schedule.
- Who
- BCCI president Mithun Manhas spoke about Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s possible selection.
- What
- Manhas said fitness and performance, not age, should guide selection for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- When
- The comments were published on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Manhas said selection should reflect whether players are fit and performing.
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- Selection criteria
- Fitness and performance, not age
- Tournament
- 2027 ODI World Cup
- Players discussed
- Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
- Decision-makers
- Selectors and coaches
- Captaincy
- Shubman Gill is preparing to lead India into the next ODI World Cup
What people are saying
fitness and performance should be the criteria for selection, and definitely not age
If somebody is fit to play, and you see him performing and winning games for the country, that is the only criterion we should focus on.
Having Virat, Hardik and Rohit in the side will definitely help him.
Every individual is different. We have to assess what an individual feels, and then we chalk out a plan.
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