Suresh Raina has openly praised Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma while stressing the need for their presence in the 2027 ODI World Cup. He believes their experience and skill remain crucial for India’s chances in the tournament.
Raina on Virat Kohli
Raina called Kohli’s impact unmatched and even described him as the GOAT of Indian cricket. He highlighted Kohli’s consistency, noting his 50-plus hundreds in one format and frequent centuries. Raina also credited him with changing the culture inside the dressing room.
Raina on Rohit Sharma
Turning to Rohit, Raina praised his record of most hundreds in England by an Indian. He also called Rohit’s leadership outstanding, citing his 2 ICC trophies and 5 IPL titles as captain. According to him, such achievements underline Rohit’s importance to the team.
Experience as India’s Strength
Raina stressed that for India to succeed in the World Cup, both Rohit and Virat must be part of the squad. Even if not for current form, he feels their wealth of experience is a goldmine that the team cannot afford to lose.
BCCI’s Different Stand
However, the BCCI appears to be thinking differently about future plans. Whether Raina’s words influence selectors or not will only become clear when the World Cup approaches. Fans now wait to see if the two legends stay part of the journey.
