Former Indian opener Kris Srikkanth has put his weight behind Rohit Sharma to play in the 2027 ODI World Cup. Srikkanth reckons Rohit’s decision to call time on his Test career in 2025 was the right call. However, the former Indian skipper highlighted that Rohit is still scoring runs consistently in the 50-over format and he must be backed for the ODI showpiece.

Rohit returned with scores of 16 and 48 in the first two ODIs against Afghanistan in the ongoing series. The Indian veteran has all the experience under his belt and he is going to hold the key at the top of the order in the mega event.

Meanwhile, Rohit recently scored 283 runs in nine matches of IPL 2026 at an average of 35.38 and a strike rate of 157.22 for the Mumbai Indians.

“Rohit, yes in Test cricket, he retired, it was fine. I think it was right. 20-20, they all retired together, which is probably their own decision. In one-day cricket, I still believe Rohit Sharma is one of the best one-day cricketers and ODI openers. I think if he is scoring runs and fit enough, then why not? He should play the 2027 World Cup,” Kris Srikkanth said on his YouTube Channel.

Rohit has scored 11641 runs in 284 ODI matches at an impressive average of 48.71 and a strike rate of 92.86. The talisman has scored 33 ODI centuries and 61 half-centuries in the 50-over format.

Rohit would want to come up with a big score in the third ODI against Afghanistan, which will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on Saturday.