'Fitness and performance should be the criteria for selection, and definitely not age' — Mithun Manhas

BCCI president Mithun Manhas said on Tuesday that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's selection for the 2027 ODI World Cup should rest on fitness and form rather than age. The final decision lies with selectors and coaches.

Manhas noted that experienced players can ease Shubman Gill's transition into ODI captaincy alongside Jasprit Bumrah's leadership of the bowling attack. He added that India's growing player pool helps manage a crowded international schedule.

Manhas spoke at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar during Madhya Pradesh's Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir.