MS Dhoni opines that age shouldn’t matter for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in ODI World Cup 2027. Fitness and performance are key, and experience makes them indispensable.

There has been ongoing debate over whether Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should feature in the ODI World Cup 2027. Recently, legendary former captain MS Dhoni weighed in on the matter, emphasizing fitness and performance over age as the key deciding factors.

Dhoni’s Perspective on Age and Experience

Speaking at a promotional event hosted by Jatin Sapru, MS Dhoni made it clear that age should not be a criterion for selection. Instead, players’ fitness and hunger to perform should determine their inclusion.

“Why not? Why should somebody not play the next World Cup? For me, age is not a criteria. Performance, fitness, these are the criteria,” MS Dhoni said. He added that no one should dictate to Rohit or Kohli about their future, stressing that experience is irreplaceable.

“You can’t get a 20-year-old who’s experienced unless it’s Sachin Tendulkar,” he remarked, highlighting the value of seasoned players in high-pressure tournaments.

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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s Recent Form

Both Rohit and Kohli have been in impressive form over the past few months.

Rohit Sharma starred in India’s ODI series against Australia, scoring 202 runs with a century and a fifty, earning the Player of the Series award.

Virat Kohli had a mixed tour in Australia but bounced back with a half-century in Sydney and continued his strong run in India’s home series against South Africa, amassing 302 runs in three matches, including two centuries.

In the subsequent New Zealand series, Kohli scored 240 runs at an average of 80 with a century and a fifty. Rohit made 146 runs in three games against South Africa but faced challenges against New Zealand.

The duo is currently taking a break from international cricket and will return for the Indian Premier League (IPL). Their next international appearance will be during India’s tour of England in July 2026, where they are scheduled to play three ODIs.