Shikhar Dhawan endorses Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli for 2027 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:08 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Shikhar Dhawan has publicly supported Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to be part of India's squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup. He lauded their recent performances in a series against England, where Kohli achieved two half-centuries and Rohit scored a century at Lord's, despite India losing the series 2-1. Dhawan emphasized their ongoing contributions to the team and expressed confidence in their abilities to perform in the upcoming World Cup. He highlighted the longstanding relationship he shares with both players, reinforcing their importance to Indian cricket.
- •Dhawan backs Sharma and Kohli for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- •Kohli scored two half-centuries in July series against England.
- •Rohit hit a century at Lord's during the same series.
- •India lost the three-match series 2-1 to England.
- •Dhawan emphasizes their importance and experience for the team.
- 10:08 PMYahoo Sports — 'Replied with his bat': Shikhar Dhawan throws support behind Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli for 2027 World Cup
"Now playing only ODI cricket, Rohit and Kohli had a productive series against England in July, despite India losing the three-match series 2-1.
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