Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan I am sure that the low frequency of ODI cricket will not be a problem. Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli He cites his experience and professionalism as key factors as he prepares for the 2027 World Cup.Having spent the latter part of his career as a one-format player, Dhawan admitted that limited match exposure can affect rhythm. Speaking to PTI, he reflected on the challenge of staying in flux when opportunities run out.“Yes, when you play a format at the international level, your flow is disrupted,” said Dhawan.He explained that athletes often focus on maintaining peak fitness during such phases, especially when matches are not frequent. However, he clarified that experienced players like Rohit and Kohli are well equipped to meet this challenge.“So the players focus on fitness because you are not playing too many games. You are talking about Rohit and Virat and they are adults. It is a challenge but they know how to turn a challenge into an opportunity.“If you look at his fitness, Virat has always been fit but Rohit has changed drastically,” he added.Dhawan also highlighted how the scheduling should work in their favor in the lead-up to the 2027 World Cup, ensuring that both players get plenty of time in between to find a rhythm.“Now with the 2027 WC, they will get to play a lot of ODIs. If you look at the time when I was a format player, there were back-to-back T20 World Cups (2021 and 22) and I was playing ODIs which were few and far between. So matches won’t be a problem for Rohit and Virat and there should be plenty of time for the event.”Both Rohit and Kohli have been in strong ODI form in recent times. Rohit, who replaced him before leading India to the 2025 Champions Trophy title. Shabman Gul As captain in October, enjoyed a productive year. He scored 650 runs at an average of 50 in 14 matches, including two centuries and four fifties. However, his recent series against New Zealand saw a decline, where he managed just 61 runs at an average of 20.33 in the three matches.Kohli, on the other hand, has been in brilliant touch across the format. In 2025, he scored 651 runs in 13 matches at an average of 65.10, including three centuries and four fifties. He continued that form in 2026, scoring 240 at an average of 80 in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand in January.With form and experience, both veterans look good as India head towards the next global event.
