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‘Lot of things to learn from experienced players’: Jayasuriya backs Rohit-Virat to play 2027 ODI World Cup

Former Sri Lankan all-rounder Sanath Jayasuriya expressed strong support for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to remain part of India's squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Speaking at the Corporate Cricket World Cup launch in Gurugram, Jayasuriya emphasized that the presence of such seasoned veterans provides immense value by allowing younger team members to learn from their experience.

The discussion regarding their future in the format stems from their recent retirements from Test and T20 international cricket, paired with a sparse ODI calendar. Both players boast prolific World Cup records, with Rohit accumulating 1,575 runs across multiple tournaments and Virat standing as the second-highest run-scorer in World Cup history with 1,795 runs.