When asked if Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should play in the 2027 ODI World Cup, MS Dhoni says, "You can't get..."

There are very few and distant public appearances, aside from the two months of the Indian Premier League (). Fans are therefore always excited to hear him speak at any promotional or public event, and once again, India's most successful captain provided a suitable response to the query about playing in the ODI World Cup 2027.

Dhoni stated unequivocally that players should be judged on their performance and fitness rather than their age. He believed that nobody should advise Rohit or Kohli on whether or not to compete in the World Cup the following year. He asserts that the superstar duo must participate in the mega event if they are healthy and eager to represent the nation, as their background will greatly benefit the squad.

"Why shouldn't someone participate in the upcoming World Cup? Age is not a criterion for me. The criteria are fitness and performance. Therefore, I believe that no one should be informed. However, it should be made clear that everyone will receive the same treatment. I was twenty-four when I made my debut. No one came to tell me anything. Therefore, no one has to come tell me my age if I play for India for a year, two years, ten years, twenty years, or more.

"Is fitness a factor? Yes, but age is not. Now, we have no say in whether Rohit, Virat, or anyone else can compete in the next World Cup simply because they are in their 30s. They have to make that decision. Why not if they continue to perform well and feel motivated to do well for the nation? "You can't get a 20-year-old with experience unless it's," Dhoni stated during a promotional event that Jatin Sapru hosted.

Notably, during the three ODI series India has played in recent months, both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been playing at a high level. With 202 runs at an average of 101 and a century and a half to his credit, Rohit won the player of the series award against Australia away from home. Virat Kohli finished the tour with an outstanding half-century in Sydney, despite taking consecutive ducks in Australia. In the home series against South Africa, he maintained his strong form, scoring two hundreds and 302 runs in three games.

Kohli scored 240 runs at an average of 80 in the ensuing series against New Zealand, including a century and a fifty. Rohit endured a difficult series against the Kiwis despite scoring 146 runs in three appearances against South Africa. The superstar team is currently taking a break from playing and will return to action during the Indian Premier League (IPL). The men in blue are expected to play three ODIs for India during their upcoming tour of England in July.