Former West Indies cricketer opens up on Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma’s potential participation at ICC ODI World Cup 2027

Former West Indies cricketer and commentator Ian Bishop has opened up on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s potential participation at the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

Speaking exclusively on PTI Videos, the former West Indies cricketer asserted that the veteran batting duo’s participation in the ICC mega event depends on their motivation, fitness, and form in the 50-over format. 

"That's their decision. I can't answer that for Rohit or for Virat or for the BCCI. It depends on what their determination and skill are like. They've been fine so far," Bishop told PTI Videos.

Furthermore, Bishop also talked about Shubman Gill becoming the new ODI captain, replacing Rohit Sharma. The former cricketer reckoned that Gill would get decent support from the veteran duo.

"He'll be fine. Those two guys will help him along the way. He will grow in the job. He's nowhere near the finished article. People have to give him that chance to grow as a captain, and as a batsman, he will grow as well,” he added.

"He has the temperament and the skill to lead, but the growth in captaincy and tactics is something that will take a couple of seasons to grow into. I'm sure he'll get help from the two veterans," Bishop noted.

Additionally, Bishop also stressed the West Indies batters spending some valuable time at the crease in the second innings of the second and final Test against India. He heaped praise on the West Indies batters for taking the game to the fifth day.

"From a West Indian perspective, it was great to see a few of the batters spending time at the crease. The trust they showed in the pitch was excellent," he concluded.

Notably, India defeated the West Indies by 2-0 in the two-match Test series in Ahmedabad and Delhi.

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