“Certainty in World Cup 2027” - Former World Cup winner declares Rohit Sharma a must-have after 3rd ODI vs Australia
A former World Cup-winning cricketer believes Rohit Sharma will remain a key part of India’s ODI plans and is a “certainty” for the World Cup 2027 after his stellar performances against Australia.
Rohit Sharma scored his consecutive fifty plus score. Image | BCCI on X
Last Updated: 11.42 AM, Oct 26, 2025
Rohit Sharma’s dominant performance in the third ODI against Australia has sparked renewed praise from cricketing legends, with a former World Cup winner declaring him a “certainty” for India’s ODI World Cup 2027 squad. The statement comes amid ongoing debates about India’s transition phase and whether senior players like Rohit will continue to feature in long-format white-ball cricket. The veteran opener’s recent consistency, leadership, and renewed fitness have, however, silenced many of his critics.
Rohit Sharma’s experience and form impress former players
The former cricketer, Kris Srikkanth, praised Rohit’s adaptability and match awareness. He noted that while younger batters like Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are showing promise, Rohit’s experience remains unmatched when it comes to pacing an innings or handling pressure in big tournaments.
Rohit’s recent series against Australia showcased that he still has plenty to offer at the top of the order. His ability to dominate pacers early and anchor the innings through middle overs was on full display. More importantly, his fitness transformation has impressed experts, who previously questioned whether he could maintain physical standards until 2027.
The former India captain’s calm leadership and clarity in decision-making have also been crucial in grooming emerging talents. Analysts believe that even if he doesn’t captain India by 2027, his presence in the dressing room will be vital for guiding the next generation.
"Rohit is a certainty in the 2027 World Cup. We can't play without him and Virat Kohli. Rohit Sharma has lost 11 Kgs and looks super fit. It was the old Rohit Sharma, with the touch game. He was batting with such ease and playing the ball so late," said Kris Srikkanth on his YouTube channel.
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