BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has refused to publicly discuss India’s plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup, insisting that conversations regarding the team’s long-term roadmap remain an internal matter. His remarks come amid growing speculation over whether veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will feature in India’s squad for the next 50-over World Cup.
The futures of Kohli and Rohit have been a major talking point ever since India lifted the 2025 Champions Trophy, with both senior stars expressing their desire to continue playing ODI cricket ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
“We have a very well-knit team and a lot of experts. All stakeholders are taken on board,” Saikia said. “Whatever decisions that are made involve the cricket committee, the selectors and all other stakeholders, including the support staff, the head coach and the players concerned. There are regular conversations taking place. For that reason, we do not need any special session of interaction. This is an ongoing process.”
The comments come at a time when questions continue to be raised about the role of senior players in India’s preparations for the 2027 World Cup. While both Rohit and Kohli have repeatedly indicated that they are keen to play the tournament, chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir have avoided making any commitments regarding the composition of the future squad.
Saikia maintained that strategic discussions concerning team building and player management should remain within the boardroom.
“I do not think I should disclose anything before the media or the public because these are strategic discussions. I am not authorised to speak about them before the media,” he said. “Secondly, these are matters that should remain within the boardroom.”
