Kohli is set to feature in his fifth 50-over World Cup in 2027, having previously played in the 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2023 editions. Rohit, who has shared the dressing room with Kohli across much of their international careers, said the experience of playing at the highest level means the importance of the tournament is already firmly understood.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe has been playing for so many years. Whether it\u2019s the \u201827 World Cup or the \u201823 World Cup, there\u2019s no need to explain it to him. World Cup is World Cup. And I\u2019m pretty sure that everyone who is going to be part of the team understands the importance of a World Cup. And specially Kohli. I mean, the one who has played the most World Cups, I think in this team, it\u2019s him.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe will have, yes. In this team, yes. In this team. 50-over World Cup: he played 2011, \u201915, \u201919, \u201923. Four World Cups he has played. This will be the fifth. So obviously, he has played the most, so he knows the importance. He knows the importance of the World Cup,\u201d Rohit said while speaking to JioStar ahead of India's second ODI against West Indies on Wednesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rohit said the pair\u2019s discussions are therefore less about the significance of the tournament and more about situations that arise during matches. Their conversations, he explained, are often focused on decision-making while batting together.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSo, this discussion does not happen. The discussion is about what we can do. When we are batting together, we are discussing about whom to attack, whom to take a single off, what to do. Sometimes something happens in my leg, so I tell him, \u2018Brother, run carefully, I\u2019m feeling something.\u2019 So he is understanding that way. And, you know, such conversations keep happening. So it\u2019s been pretty fun,\u201d Rohit added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite changes in their respective roles over the years, Rohit said the central objective has remained constant. Whether one of them has been captain or a senior member of the side, the focus has continued to be on collective success.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cNothing has changed from when we started to now. Obviously, we\u2019re different individuals in terms of how we carry ourselves on the field, but other than that, goal, thinking for the team is pretty much the same: that we have to win the match. We have to win the World Cup, we have to win the tournament, we have to win the series, we have to do well for the team. Which people can we help? That is completely the same,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The comments underline the nature of the partnership between two players who have been part of India\u2019s white-ball setup since the late 2000s, with their experience now informing the team\u2019s preparations for another World Cup cycle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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The comments underline the nature of the partnership between two players who have been part of India\u2019s white-ball setup since the late 2000s, with their experience now informing the team\u2019s preparations for another World Cup cycle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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