Team India’s defeat at the hands of Australia in the final of the World Cup 2023 has extended the wait for the World Cup trophy by 4 years. The team that played the World Cup this time under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma was a very strong team. It is possible that such a team may not be seen in the World Cup 2027, because at least 8 players of this team can say goodbye to international cricket by the next World Cup. The next World Cup will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia in 2027.
All players will be around 40
The names of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are also included in the 8 players about whom we are going to tell. The biggest reason for these players not being in the next World Cup could be their age because, by the next World Cup, all these players will be around 40 or will cross 40. Let us tell you which players are unlikely to be seen in the next World Cup.
Rohit Sharma
Indian captain Rohit Sharma, who started his international career in 2007, has played 3 World Cups. Rohit was also a part of the team in the 2015 and 2019 World Cups. After playing 3 World Cups, it is believed that Rohit will say goodbye to international cricket till the next World Cup. Rohit will also be 40 years old by the next World Cup. In such a situation, it seems very difficult for him to play till the next World Cup.
Virat Kohli
It is very difficult to say anything about whether Team India’s run machine Virat Kohli will play in the next World Cup or not because Virat’s fitness is his biggest weapon. Looking at the form of Virat from last year’s T20 World Cup, it seems that Kohli can easily play the next World Cup, but by 2027, Kohli will also be 39 years old. In such a situation, only his fitness will decide whether Kohli will play in the next World Cup or not.
Ravichandran Ashwin
It is very difficult for R Ashwin, who has also played in the 2023 World Cup after 2011 and 2015, to be a part of Team India in the next World Cup. Ashwin had come to this World Cup team as a replacement for Akshar Patel. In such a situation, it is very difficult for them to play in the next World Cup. Ashwin will turn 41 in 2027. In such a situation, it is almost certain that he will not be a part of that World Cup. Ashwin played only one match in the 2023 World Cup and that too was his first match against Australia.
In that, he took 1 wicket for 34 runs.
Ravindra Jadeja
Whenever there is talk of the best fitness in the current Indian team, Ravindra Jadeja’s name definitely comes after Virat Kohli. Jadeja is currently an important part of Team India’s team in all three formats.
He is an amazing all-rounder. Along with good batting and bowling, his fielding is also excellent. In such a situation, Jadeja can be a part of Team India in the next World Cup. Although his age at that time would be 38 years. For him, playing in the next World Cup will also depend on his fitness. This was also Jadeja’s third World Cup.
Suryakumar Yadav
This was the first World Cup for Suryakumar Yadav, who was a super flop in the 2023 World Cup and now it is very difficult for him to play in the next World Cup. Suryakumar Yadav will be 37 years old by the 2027 World Cup. Not only is it difficult for him to play considering his age, but looking at his current form in ODIs, he is being considered out of the 2027 World Cup team. Suryakumar Yadav is an amazing player in T20 format.
Mohammed Shami
The 2023 World Cup will be considered memorable for Mohammed Shami. Even though his team could not win the trophy, he left no stone unturned in winning the trophy with his performance. This is also believed to be Shami’s last World Cup. Shami will be 37 years old by the 2027 World Cup. Although his fitness is amazing right now, due to his age it is difficult for him to play till the next World Cup.
Shardul Thakur
All-rounder Shardul Thakur will also turn 36 by the 2027 World Cup. Shardul Thakur played 3 matches in this World Cup, in which he took only 2 wickets. Shardul can also say goodbye to international cricket till the 2027 World Cup.
KL Rahul
Wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul will turn 36 by the 2027 World Cup. This was KL Rahul’s second World Cup. Rahul, who started his career as an opening batsman in place of Shikhar Dhawan in the team, played the role of middle-order batsman and wicketkeeper in this World Cup, but it is very difficult for him to play in the next World Cup.
