Why India have a 90 percent chance of winning 2027 World Cup with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in squad as per Raina

"Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli need no introduction because I have played a lot of matches with them. This time, we are playing the World Cup in South Africa and Zimbabwe, and I think having both of them in the team gives us a 90 percent chance of winning the trophy," he said while speaking to reporters on Tuesday.

Rohit continues to face a trial by fire for reasons that don’t apply to Kohli. He is a year older, hasn’t been in the same stunning form as his teammate, and is also battling injury concerns. During the IPL earlier this year, Rohit suffered a hamstring injury, and although he appeared to have recovered, he initially looked rusty before roaring back with a hundred at Lord’s. Kohli, meanwhile, looks far more settled when it comes to his place in India’s ODI scheme, making him almost an automatic choice for the unit that heads to South Africa and Zimbabwe.

A lot has been made of Rohit’s future, with reports suggesting a couple of months ago that the third ODI against England was his last. The batter, however, was quick to dismiss those rumours. And now, as he gears up for the next task at hand, a home series, three good outings could strengthen his case, despite a young Yashasvi Jaiswal waiting in the wings.

Raina isn’t the only one backing Rohit and Kohli. Rinku Singh, who is no longer part of India’s ODI set-up, is in agreement. “They are both legends, both Virat bhaiya and Rohit bhaiya. Not just me, but the entire nation hopes that they play in the World Cup and are part of the team that goes on to win it,” said Rinku on JioStar.

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