Despite scoring just 26 off 47 in his last ODI and failing to notch a century in 11 matches, the 39-year-old opener remains a key part of India’s 2027 World Cup blueprint. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak insists one bad day doesn’t erase two decades of dominance; and the team is banking on a resurgence at Lord’s. With the World Cup co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, experience could be the edge India needs. For now, Rohit’s legacy isn’t being written in numbers; it’s being defended with belief.