Team India assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak said that the 2027 ODI World Cup is still a long way off, giving the team time to assess their options, including Virat Kohli’s future. The veteran batter proved that he is still at his best after scoring a match-winning 135 in the first ODI against South Africa at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi on Sunday, November 30 as well.

“In my opinion, there should be no such talks. Talking about things that are two years away, I don’t think there is any point talking about such things. I don’t think we are even talking about the 2027 World Cup. They (Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli) are contributing, which is great for the team,” Sitanshu Kotak said during the post-match press conference (via BCCI).

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“I don’t know why do we need to look at all this. He (Kohli) is batting really well. I don’t see any reason we need to talk about his future. Just the way he is batting, he is just brilliant. The way he is performing, the way his fitness is, there are no questions about anything,” Kotak further added.

However, Virat Kohli did extremely well with a stunning hundred as well. He took control of the situation immediately after early following Yashasvi Jaiswal’s dismissal. He also set the tempo almost immediately, putting the South African bowlers under pressure with a crucial second-wicket partnership with Rohit Sharma as well.

“It was an outstanding knock, obviously, he batted really well. He is, in the one day format, and all the other formats, he is a thoroughly outstanding player. He took responsibility, and the way he batted was really good. They are both experienced players, it is always great to have them. And the way they bat, today also, they got that partnership, all of it makes a huge difference,” Sitanshu Kotak concluded.