Overview
- Rohit told an audience in Mumbai on Thursday that "October 2027 is far away" when asked if he will play in the ODI World Cup, declining to make a commitment.
- BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia publicly backed Rohit and pushed back on reports that selectors had ruled him out of World Cup plans.
- Rohit strengthened his selection case with a 138 at Lord’s in July, a high‑profile innings that pundits and officials cite as evidence of continuing ODI class.
- The batter has posted training footage and is widely expected to play in India’s upcoming three‑ODI home series against the West Indies, a series that selectors will treat as a fitness and form trial.
- With Rohit retired from Tests and T20Is and approaching 40 before the tournament, selectors are weighing age and workload against performance while also preparing younger options such as Yashasvi Jaiswal for a possible transition.