Shikhar Dhawan, a former Indian cricketer, has publicly backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to play in the upcoming 2027 Cricket World Cup, emphasizing the necessity of experience in such significant tournaments. Despite both players retiring from Test cricket in May 2023 and facing reduced game time in One Day Internationals (ODIs), Dhawan believes their experience will be invaluable as they approach this marquee event co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Concerns have been raised about their performance as they age, with Rohit entering his 40s by the time of the tournament, while Kohli will be in his late 30s. Dhawan stated, 'Of course they can, and they should play,' reinforcing his confidence in their capabilities. Additionally, Dhawan praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a young batsman for the Rajasthan Royals, for his fearless approach to high-speed bowling, suggesting that he could soon make his debut for India given his outstanding form in the IPL 2026 season, where he has amassed 400 runs in 9 matches.