# Dhawan backs Rohit, Kohli for 2027 ODI World Cup 2026-08-07T18:32:40+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to play in the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying the two will continue to add value to the Indian team. The Times of India reports that Dhawan told news agency ANI both players have served Indian cricket for many years and remain important despite their ages, Rohit is 39, Kohli 37. Questions over their place in the 2027 squad have persisted, but both answered with performances in the recent England series. Kohli scored two half-centuries, and Rohit hit a century at Lord’s. Dhawan praised their fitness and consistency, saying he is confident they will help India win the World Cup. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: 2027 ODI World Cup, Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/dhawan-backs-rohit-kohli-for-2027-odi-world-cup/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/dhawan-backs-rohit-kohli-for-2027-odi-world-cup/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.