India, Feb. 12 -- They may have hinted at it before. Their form may have spoken loudly. Yet, without a clear statement from the selectors or team management, speculation over whether Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will feature in the 2027 ODI World Cup has persisted.

On Wednesday, Rohit left little room for doubt. He not only confirmed his intent to play in the next 50-over World Cup but declared he is determined to win it.

Both Rohit and Kohli have retired from T20Is and Tests, choosing to focus solely on ODIs. Questions were raised about whether they could maintain form and fitness until 2027, especially with limited game time. But last year, the senior batters answered those concerns emphatically.

After returning to international cric...