India head coach Gautam Gambhir has made headlines with his clear take on whether cricket legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will feature in the 2027 ODI World Cup squad. Gambhir’s message is straightforward: performance is king, and the future squad will be picked based on form, not age or fame.
Gambhir’s Clear Focus on the Upcoming T20 World Cup
Gautam Gambhir kicked off by reminding fans and critics alike that the 2027 ODI World Cup is still far away — nearly two and a half years from now. Right now, the team’s eyes are fixed on the T20 World Cup happening in India early next year. He stressed that the current performances during this tournament will shape future decisions.
“Focus is on the now,” Gambhir said. “The T20 World Cup is the immediate priority.”
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Performance Over Age: The Real Game Changer
One of Gambhir’s sharpest points was that age is just a number when it comes to selection. “If you keep performing, age doesn’t matter,” he stated firmly. This means that even cricketing legends like Kohli and Rohit will have to keep proving themselves on the field to secure their spot for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
This is no empty talk. Kohli and Rohit have already stepped away from Test and T20I formats recently, which has left fans wondering if the same fate awaits them in ODIs. Rohit has expressed interest in continuing with ODIs, but Kohli’s future remains uncertain.
Fans online have been buzzing about Gambhir’s comments. Some took it as a hint that the legends might miss out on the 2027 ODI World Cup if they don’t deliver now. It’s the classic “perform or perish” scenario.
Gautam Gambhir on the 2027 WC🤡
With the kind of answer he gave, it’s clear that he will not let Rohit and Virat play in the 2027 WC.
— Rohan💫 (@rohann__45) May 23, 2025
While Kohli and Rohit recently retired from Test and T20 cricket, there’s been a strong expectation they will still battle it out in ODIs before calling time on their international careers. Gambhir’s statement suggests that this expectation is far from guaranteed — it all depends on their game.
Gautam Gambhir’s message is clear, proud, and unshaken by sentiment. In cricket, legends must keep earning their place. For Kohli and Rohit, the clock is ticking, but the door to 2027 is not shut—yet.
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