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Rahane Demands Clear World Cup Assurance for Rohit as Selectors Mull Youth

Rahane said the board and team management should tell Rohit Sharma he will play the 2027 ODI World Cup so the opener can prepare without constant selection doubt.

India's Rohit Sharma plays a shot during 3rd ODI against England, at Lord's in London on Sunday.
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Overview

  • Ajinkya Rahane publicly urged chief selector Ajit Agarkar, head coach Gautam Gambhir and the BCCI to confirm Rohit Sharma’s place for the 2027 ODI World Cup so the veteran can play without series-by-series scrutiny.
  • Reports say the Agarkar-led selection committee has been exploring younger opening options and informed Rohit he was not in their long-term plans.
  • Rohit answered critics with a 138 at Lord’s, a performance cited by supporters as proof he can still produce match-winning innings.
  • Some media accounts report a split between top BCCI officials who back Rohit and the selectors, raising questions about communication and selection governance.
  • The row remains unresolved and selectors will have further opportunities to judge players during India’s home ODI fixtures and the October Australia ODIs ahead of final World Cup decisions.