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New Delhi:  Star India cricketer Mohammed Kaif believes that Rohit Sharma will play a crucial role for India during the World Cup 2027 in South Africa Zimbabwe and Namibia. Rohit has been picked in Indias squad for the upcoming ODI series against Australia alongside Virat Kohli but the stalwarts have not confirmed their participation in the World Cup. Reports suggest that the final selection of Rohit and Kohli will be based on their performance. Rohit was also replaced as Indias ODI captain ahead of the Australia tour with Shubman Gill taking over the leadership duties. Kaif believes that Rohit will definitely feature in the World Cup and perform strongly for the team. He emphasized the value of experience in South African conditions warning that sending a predominantly young squad could be risky for India. Kaif believes that Rohit will definitely feature in 2027  World Cup He will definitely play boss. Look the captaincy may have been taken away from him but I believe that as an opener Rohit Sharma will do his job Kaif said on his YouTube channel. You need an experienced batter in the side. You can’t go to South Africa with an entirely young team. Sometimes in those seaming conditions the ball moves a lot and the pitches are bouncy. If you take only new players there theyll get exposed. Kaif praised Rohit Sharmas skill in managing bouncy pitches Kaif praised Rohit Sharmas skill in managing bouncy pitches stating that he could emerge as one of India’s key performers. Thats why I feel you need a player who can handle the bounce who can pull and cut the rising deliveries just like Rohit Sharma does. On those kinds of pitches I believe Rohit Sharma will perform even better. His batting style as an opener suits such conditions perfectly. He plays the rising ball the one that bounces from the front extremely well. Among all the players you can name Rohit Sharma is the only one who handles that rising delivery so effectively. Kaid revealed that India will rely on the experience of Rohit and Kohli Kaif further said India will rely on the experience of players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in high-pressure or crucial do-or-die matches during the World Cup. Just look at his numbers his years of experience. On a big stage like the World Cup you need players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma players who have seen the world and experienced ups and downs. In a tournament like the World Cup youre going to lose a game or two in between then you’ll need to make a comeback. You’ll face those do-or-die matches where you must win to reach the quarterfinals or top four. In such crucial situations the roles of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli become absolutely vital. Story Highlight Mohammed Kaif believes that Rohit Sharma will play a crucial role for India during the World Cup 2027 in South Africa Zimbabwe and Namibia. Rohit was replaced as Indias ODI captain ahead of the Australia tour with Shubman Gill taking over the leadership duties. Kaif praised Rohit Sharmas skill in managing bouncy pitches stating that he could emerge as one of India’s key performers. Kaif further said India will rely on the experience of players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in high-pressure or crucial do-or-die matches during the World Cup.