Suresh Raina has supported the inclusion of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in India’s lineup for the 2027 ODI World Cup, which will take place in Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. The two veterans’ experience and track record, according to the former Indian batter, will greatly improve India’s chances in the competition.
On September 22, 2026, Raina spoke in New Delhi and emphasized the significance of keeping seasoned players for the big event. Rohit and Kohli have both retired from Test and T20 International cricket, but they continue to play just in the ODI format, concentrating on the 50-over game. We have a fantastic captain who has won numerous championships for the nation and in the IPL, and we have a run machine at home.
I have played several games with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, so they don’t require an introduction. A fantastic player is Virat. We are competing in the World Cup in South Africa and Zimbabwe this time, and I believe that having both of them on the team increases our chances of winning the trophy by 90%, Raina told reporters.
Why Suresh Raina supports Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma at the 2027 World Cup
At a time when concerns have been raised regarding the makeup of the World Cup squad, Raina is supporting the two veteran players. The former batter emphasized the importance of consistency and experience in important competitions, citing both Rohit and Kohli’s history of winning major trophies for India and the Indian Premier League.
After the Indian team defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in a decisive final in Nisshin on Tuesday, September 22, Raina continued to congratulate them on winning the gold medal in the Women’s Asian Games.
“First of all, congratulations to the entire team on this outstanding accomplishment. Over the years, their performance has been consistently strong. Their confidence and level of fitness have increased since winning the World Cup, and now they have won a gold medal at the Asian Games,” he remarked.To every player who has received a medal, congratulations. They have put in a lot of effort to get these outcomes, and it is fantastic to watch the team succeed and keep improving. It is incredibly reassuring to see how professionally they are performing,” he said in closing.
