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'Want to see Rohit lift 2027 World Cup': Ajinkya Rahane

During the opening one-day international against West Indies, former national team batter Ajinkya Rahane expressed support for Rohit Sharma, emphasizing that chatter surrounding the veteran's eventual international retirement was unhelpful. Rahane highlighted his former teammate's composure at the crease as the foundation of his opening success and stated his desire to see the captain guide the squad through the next twelve months and capture the 2027 World Cup.

Rohit has maintained strong productivity in the fifty-over format following the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, accumulating 727 runs across fifteen innings at a 51.92 average and a strike rate of 96.93. This stretch features a top score of 138 compiled from 110 deliveries during his most recent appearance against England at Lord's, positioning him to extend his strong touch as the ongoing series against West Indies progresses.

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