Former India star leaks conversation with Rohit Sharma on his participation in ODI World Cup 2027

The former Indian all-rounder, Irfan Pathan, has leaked his conversation with the current ODI captain of the Blue Brigade, Rohit Sharma, regarding the latter’s participation in the upcoming ODI World Cup 2027 in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Under his captaincy, they won the title of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai, beating New Zealand.

Rohit Sharma has smashed 302 runs in eight ODI innings in the ongoing year at an average of 37.75 and a strike rate of 108.24, with the help of one fifty and one century. In 2023, the right-handed batter smashed 1255 runs in 26 innings at an average of 52.29 and a strike rate of 117.07 with two centuries and nine fifties.

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“I’ve spoken to Rohit Sharma and he’s very keen about fitness. Then, Virat, I am sure, is very keen as well with the way he has been seen practicing in England. I have also seen a statement from Mohammed Shami which says that he’s very keen too.” The Baroda all-rounder, Irfan Pathan, expressed on Revsportz.

 Irfan Pathan leaks personal conversation with Rohit Sharma on ODI World Cup 2027

Overall, Rohit has smashed 11168 runs in the 50-over format in 265 innings at an average of 48.77 and a strike rate of 92.80, thanks to 32 centuries and 58 half-centuries at the best score of 264 runs against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Pathan believes the game will make the final decision for the Mumbai batter.

“The keenness is important from the player’s point of view, so this is a great thing about them – that they are in touch and working on their fitness as well. If I’m looking at things as a broadcaster, I think the game time they get regularly will decide their presence in the World Cup 27.” Irfan Pathan shed light.

Even if Rohit finds the chance to feature in this World Cup 2027, there is no guarantee of the veteran leading the national side. Shubman Gill could end up being the frontrunner to captain the Blue Brigade during the assignment. Along with Rohit, the same inspection has been around the future of Virat Kohli in the ODI cricket.