India Plans Four ODI Series for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Ahead of 2027 World Cup
India's cricket team is focusing on the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup, with veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma expected to play key roles. Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma expressed confidence in Kohli's continued presence based on recent strong performances. Rohit Sharma, despite ongoing retirement speculation, remains a significant player. The BCCI has scheduled four major ODI series from September 2026 to January 2027, offering both players 14 matches to solidify their form ahead of the tournament.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 11 Sept, 03:34 am. Other outlets followed.
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