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Harbhajan backs Kohli, Rohit for 2027 WC

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If Lionel Messi can continue to dominate at 39, why can't Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma do the same? Spinner Harbhajan Singh believes the two veterans can feature in next year's ODI World Cup if they retain the desire and fitness to carry on.In a podcast interview with PTI at its headquarters, the 46-year-old former India off-spinner weighed in on the ongoing debate over Rohit and Kohli's future in the 50-over format. He also revealed that his autobiography is ready and is likely to be released later this year.Harbhajan said age should not determine a player's place in the team, with performance remaining the key benchmark.Read More: Australia vs Bangladesh Cricket: Hasan Mahmud takes 6 wickets in first innings"Whoever the player is, I believe the marker should be performance, not age," Harbhajan said.He argued that Kohli and Rohit would enter the World Cup carrying significantly greater expectations than an exciting but relatively inexperienced youngster such as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.Wi