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Chetan Sharma Backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for 2027 ODI World Cup
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News18•15-10-2026, 19:30
Chetan Sharma Backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for 2027 ODI World Cup
- •Former India cricketer Chetan Sharma stated that age is just a number and backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to feature in the 2027 ODI World Cup based on their strong performances.
- •Sharma emphasized that ongoing discussions and opinions regarding the players' ages and futures should be ignored in favor of their on-field contributions for the country.
- •Bhuvneshwar Kumar received support from Sharma following his recall to India's T20I squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand after impressive domestic and IPL performances.
- •Sharma called for balanced pitches in international cricket to ensure a fair competition between batters and bowlers rather than heavily favoring run-scoring.
- •The Schools Total T20 League was launched with Sharma as League Commissioner, aiming to provide accessible platforms for young talent without charging registration fees.
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Former India cricketer Chetan Sharma backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's prospects of playing in the 2027 ODI World Cup, stating that age is just a number and their strong performances should matter more than discussions about their future.
India's upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand is scheduled to begin on November 4, followed by a three-legged home series against Sri Lanka starting on December 13.
Organised by PNP Sports Management LLP with Chetan Sharma as League Commissioner, the Schools Total T20 League is set to begin its matches on October 22 with over 90 participating schools. The tournament winners will receive Rs 5 lakh, while the runners-up will be awarded Rs 2 lakh.
