Mohammad Kaif supports Kohli and Sharma for 2027 ODI World Cup squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has expressed confidence that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will remain key players for India in the 2027 ODI World Cup. Kaif praised Rohit's fitness and evolved batting approach, asserting that the core of the 2023 World Cup squad, including stars like Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, and Kuldeep Yadav, is expected to stay intact. He believes this experience will make India a formidable team as they prepare for the tournament. India's next ODI series against England is scheduled for July.
- •Kaif endorses Kohli and Sharma for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- •He highlights Rohit's commitment to fitness and improving batting approach.
- •Kaif anticipates most of the 2023 squad will remain for the tournament.
- •India's next ODI series is against England in July.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — 'I will take the guarantee of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma': Ex-India cricketer makes bold 2027 ODI World Cup claim
"Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has backed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play in the 2027 ODI World Cup, citing Rohit's fitness, passion and improved batting approach. Kaif also believes India will be favourites for the tournament, with most members of the 2023 World Cup squad, including Bumrah, Gill, Rahul, Iyer and Kuldeep, expected to remain part of the team.
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