Amid concerns over Rohit Sharma’s fitness ahead of the India vs Afghanistan 3-match ODI series, the former national team selector stated that Rohit would have to do a lot of hard work to conform their spot in the World Cup squad. In response, Dinesh Lad, Rohit’s childhood coach, raises a crucial question to Saba Karim.
“Why are the next six months crucial only for Rohit? It's crucial for all players. Everyone needs to play well to retain their place in the team. I have a 100 per cent guarantee that Rohit will definitely play the 50-over World Cup in 2027...He will do well during these six months and the following months as well. If you give him an opportunity, he will do well,” Lad opines via the new agency PTI.
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Former selector made controversial comments on Rohit Sharma
On June 5, Saba Karim told PTI that Rohit Sharma will have to do a lot of hard work on his fitness and on his batting ahead of the ODI World Cup, as the selectors could keep a keen eye on the opener. According to Karim, Rohit’s place in the final squad will be dependent on his performance in the next six months.
Rohit's fitness is of concern
Currently, Rohit is healing from a hamstring injury that he received during the IPL 2026 campaign. Due to the hamstring issue, he missed a few matches for the Mumbai Indians. Later, when he returned to action, he played as an impact batter. Ahead of India’s three-match ODI series against, his fitness is under the scanner.
In IPL 2026, Rohit Sharma played 9 matches for the Mumbai Indians to score 283 runs at an average of 35.37 and a strike rate of 157.22. In those nine games, there were only two half-centuries from ‘Hitman’s bat.
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