Rohit Sharma Childhood Coach Dinesh Lad on 2027 ODI World Cup: Rohit Sharma’s childhood coach Dinesh Lad said, he should get the disciple a chance in World Cup 2027

New Delhi. Dinesh Lad, childhood coach of Indian team ODI captain Rohit Sharma, said that the opening batsman should play in the ODI World Cup to be held in 2027. The ICC tournament will be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia in October and November 2027. Rohit won the Champions Trophy earlier this year. He announced his retirement from Test cricket in May before the tour of England. 38 -year -old Rohit announced his retirement from T20 International after winning the T20 World Cup in Barbados last year.

The ODI World Cup is still more than two years away and there has been speculation about the future in Rohit’s ODI format. His childhood coach pointed to Rohit’s absence from the 2011 ODI World Cup and said that the right -handed batsman still has “hunger and firm” to contribute to the country. Lad told IANS, “Rohit Sharma should definitely play in the 2027 ODI World Cup. Winning the trophy has always been his dream and he missed out on being a part of the 2011 winning team.”

Lads were in doubt about the future of Rohit’s leadership but supported him for the next ODI World Cup. He said, “Whether or not it leads the team or not, it is dependent on the BCCI and the selectors. They still have hunger and perseverance. They should be part of the 2027 World Cup team.”

Rohit has scored 11,168 runs in 273 ODIs at an average of 48.76. Which includes 32 centuries and 58 half -centuries. He has also made a unique record of scoring three double centuries in this format. Earlier this month, Rohit was present at The Oval to see the fifth and final Test against England. India won it by six runs and equalized Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2.

Rohit has scored 4,301 runs in 67 Tests at an average of 40.57. Which includes 12 centuries and 18 half -centuries. Rohit led India in 24 Tests, in which he won 12 matches and lost nine matches. Rohit scored as an opener in the Test at an excellent average of 42.81 in 66 innings. Which includes nine centuries and eight half -centuries. He also led India to become runners up after losing to The Oval against Australia in the 2023 World Test Championship (WTC) final.