BCCI president Mithun Manhas gives update on Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma’s future

Mithun Manhas, the president of the BCCI, has spoken about the ongoing debate over Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027. In comments to the media, Manhas emphasised that selection for the tournament should be driven by merit, with a player’s fitness and current performance the deciding criteria. He framed fitness levels and form as the primary determinants for both the present squad and future prospects, rather than seniority or popularity. The remarks come amid public discussion about how the two veteran batsmen will fit India’s plans for a long-running World Cup cycle, and how the team management will balance experience with the need to preserve depth. While he did not announce any final squad decisions, Manhas reiterated that the board will evaluate players through ongoing monitoring across domestic and international duties and base selection on verifiable metrics of fitness and performance. The interview underscores the BCCI’s commitment to merit-based selection for a high-stakes global tournament, and signals that decisions will be made on the basis of current form and readiness rather than past reputations alone. Industry observers will watch closely for how the board navigates the balance between experience and youth as preparations intensify for the World Cup.