New Delhi. Tim Southee has praised Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and said that it is possible for both the greats to play in the 2027 World Cup. The former New Zealand fast bowler said that Rohit and Virat are batting well at the moment. Virat scored two consecutive centuries in the current series against South Africa, while Rohit batted brilliantly during the Australia tour. Looking at the current form of both, it can be said that both can play in the World Cup.

Virat Kohli has retired from T20 and Test cricket. He is in excellent form and has scored two consecutive centuries in the ongoing three-match ODI series against South Africa. Rohit also showed his excellent form with one century and one half-century in the last three matches. Saudi, who is captaining Sharjah Warriors, told the media on the occasion of the fourth season of ILT20, ‘Kohli is probably the best ODI batsman ever and if he is still performing then why not.’

Rohit also scored a century in Australia recently
He said, ‘Rohit has also scored a century in Australia recently, so both of them are still performing. As long as they are contributing to the team, age is just a number in my opinion. Both the batsmen will be around 39 years of age in the 2027 World Cup, hence the discussion about their future is continuing. Saudi said, ‘This is their decision. If he feels he can still do what it takes to play at the highest level, then why not?

‘Team India would like to see Virat play in the World Cup’
According to Saudi, ‘As I said, you have Virat Kohli who is probably the best ODI batsman ever and if he is available for the ODI World Cup then I think the team would like to see him play.’ India suffered a 0-2 defeat in the Test series against South Africa on its home ground for the first time in 25 years. The retirement of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin has accelerated the process of change in Indian cricket.

‘This is probably just a transition period for them’
Saudi did not see India’s defeat as very serious. He said, ‘India’s experience has reduced a lot. Now they are in the phase of forming the team again. When we went there they had a team with a lot of experience. He further said, ‘But when you remove Rohit, Ashwin, Kohli, all three had a lot of experience and knowledge. So according to me now is the time for development for other players. This is probably just a period of change for them. Virat and Rohit now play only in ODI format. Both want to play the 2027 World Cup. Both are working very hard for this.