MS Dhoni backs Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli for 2027 ODI World Cup

Virat, Rohit and Dhoni (PC: X)

Former India captain MS Dhoni believes age should not decide the future of a player in any format. Instead, Dhoni feels fitness and performance should be the only criteria in the selection of players for tournaments.

At a recent event, when asked whether he sees Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli playing the 2027 ODI World Cup, Dhoni replied, “For me, age is not a criterion. Performance and fitness are the criteria. I always feel nobody should be told anything. But it should be clear that everyone will be treated the same way.”

Both Virat and Rohit have retired from Tests and T20Is, but the duo is actively playing ODI cricket. Virat has scored 14,797 runs in 311 ODI matches, while Rohit has amassed 11,577 runs from 282 matches.

Dhoni, who led India to multiple ICC titles, pointed out that age was never discussed when he started his career. “When I made my debut, I was 24, nobody told me anything. And now when I’ve played for India for 10 years, 20 years or whatever, nobody needs to come and tell me about my age,” he added.

Dhoni also explained why experienced players matter in global tournaments. “You need players who have played 80 or 85 internationals to understand how to tame your heart, how to control emotions and handle pressure. The right balance between experience and youth is very important,” he said.

He urged the selectors to pick players purely based on performance. “Treat everyone equally. If people are performing, they’ll be there. If they’re not performing, they won’t be there. If a guy is not fit, you can chuck him out at any point. There should not be any question regarding any individual when it comes to selection. There’s only one criterion. You’re performing, you’re fit, keep playing,” Dhoni concluded.

Also Read: USA’s Milind Kumar names Abhishek Sharma as biggest threat

For latest sports updates: Follow RevSportz

The post MS Dhoni backs Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli for 2027 ODI World Cup appeared first on Sports News Portal | Revsportz.



Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Consistent Nicholas Pooran can be world’s top T20 batter

Image
Nicholas Pooran’s carnage against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Image: IPL He has always had a calmness about him. A very West Indian relaxed kind of mindset and demeanour. And having seen adversity, he knows that one needs to celebrate and value the good that comes your way. The urge to keep getting better, and be the best version of oneself, is what defines the new Nicholas Pooran. That’s what came through in the candid conversations we had on the IPL and his own approach to batting. Not overawed by the 21-crore price tag or the weight of expectations, Pooran is simply going about his job. He knows he can hit the ball miles and is keeping it simple. Go and do what you do best for hours and hours at practice, and in doing so, help your team Lucknow Super Giants] demolish opponents. “The best part about this franchise is they have never put me under pressure,” he told me. “When you are paid a lot of money, there is always pressure. Not so much from outside but from within. You know you ne...
Read more

MI vs RCB: Kohli, Patidar and Hazlewood to the fore as RCB see off Hurricane Hardik and Tornado Tilak

Image
RCB registered their third win of the season. (PC: X.com) As far as the big picture is concerned, Jasprit Bumrah’s return to the cricket field three months after he last played for India was undoubtedly the highlight at the Wankhede on Monday night. But in terms of the Indian Premier League (IPL), even the return of their talisman couldn’t prevent Mumbai Indians (MI) slipping to their fourth defeat of the season. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) hadn’t won at the iconic venue since 2015, but half-centuries from Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar and a blistering cameo from Jitesh Sharma were backed by bowling that came good when it mattered to clinch a 12-run victory.  They were, however, given an almighty scare by Hardik Pandya (42 off 15 balls) and Tilak Varma (56 off 29), who added 89 for the fifth wicket in just 34 balls, with some absolutely breathtaking hitting. Tilak, made to retire out after his struggles in the last game in Lucknow, took 17 from Suyash Sharma’s final over...
Read more

India possess the required tools to trouble Australia in Sharjah

Image
The radiant sunshine had just started to fade away as Snehasis Mukherjee, my colleague, and I, waited for the Indian team to arrive for their practice session. But as the clock ticked closer to 6 PM, it was another team that caught our eye, the six-time T20 World Cup champions, Australia. As expected, there was an air of confidence about them. More importantly, when Australia practised, it didn’t seem like an intense training session. It felt more as if they were enjoying the various tasks to be performed, including a game of Rugby. At that moment, Snehasis and I quipped: The body language of this side itself is so different. India’s next opponent is the same Australian side. After an ignominious defeat in their opening game, India, too, have bounced back in style, winning their previous two fixtures. In their last encounter versus Sri Lanka, India excelled in all 3 departments. Having said that, Australia and Sri Lanka are like chalk and cheese. The former has the aura of an invin...
Read more