'Can’t go series by series': Rahane demands clarity over Rohit Sharma's WC spot
Former Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has urged team management to provide clarity regarding Rohit Sharma's future in the 2027 World Cup squad. Rahane argues that assessing a veteran player's position on a series-by-series basis negatively impacts their performance and rhythm.
Why it matters
The debate highlights the challenges of managing veteran athletes and the importance of clear communication in high-stakes professional sports.
Rohit Sharma's 2027 World Cup future has become a talking point again, but former India teammate Ajinkya Rahane believes there should be no uncertainty surrounding the veteran opener's place in the squad.Rahane, who retired from all forms of cricket last month, has called on the Indian team management to give Rohit a clear commitment over his World Cup future rather than assessing his place from one series to another.The debate around Rohit's international career intensified during India's ODI tour of England last month. Speculation grew after a media report claimed that the former India captain could call time on his career at the end of the tour.Those reports were subsequently dismissed by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and Rohit himself.
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