A former Indian legend has shared a bold prediction about the future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, suggesting that the two white-ball stalwarts are unlikely to feature in the next ODI World Cup in 2027. During a conversation with Sports Today on May 12, Sunil Gavaskar pointed to age and the demands of modern-day cricket as key reasons the selection committee may move on from the veteran duo in the coming years. "They have been massive performers in this format of the game. The selection committee will probably be looking at the 2027 World Cup... Will they be able to make the kind of contributions they have been making? That will be the thought process. If the selection committee thinks 'yes, they can', then both of them will be there," Gavaskar said. Kohli and Rohit both retired from T20Is after lifting the 2024 T20 World Cup, and recently walked away from Test cricket as well: Rohit on May 7, followed by Kohli on May 12. However, their recent ODI form has remained solid, with both playing key roles in India’s unbeaten Champions Trophy triumph earlier this year. “Even God can’t drop them” When asked for his personal verdict, Gavaskar offered a blunt response, saying that if the duo keeps scoring, they might still make the cut. "No, I don't think they will be playing. I am being very honest. But who knows, in the next year or so, if they strike a rich vein of form, and if they keep scoring hundreds and hundreds, even God can't drop them." Rohit will be 40 and Kohli 38 when the 2027 World Cup arrives. Fitness will be a crucial talking point. Rohit has avoided fielding in IPL 2025 matches, raising questions over workload management. WATCH: Virat Kohli’s final walk in whites The selectors now face a tough transition period, especially in Tests, as they prepare for life beyond two of India’s greatest batters.