Dhoni's Bold Stance: Performance, Fitness Over Age for Rohit, Kohli in World Cup

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News18•04-02-2026, 13:29
Dhoni's Bold Stance: Performance, Fitness Over Age for Rohit, Kohli in World Cup
- •MS Dhoni asserts that only performance and fitness, not age, should determine a player's selection for the Indian team.
- •He responded to a query from Jatin Sapru regarding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup, stating 'Why not?'
- •Dhoni emphasized that players in their 30s can still contribute if they perform and maintain fitness, questioning the need for age-based exclusion.
- •He highlighted the importance of experienced players for handling pressure in big games, which cannot be gained by young players without sufficient match exposure.
- •Dhoni advocates for a balance of youth and experience, with fitness being a non-negotiable criterion for all players, regardless of age.
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