India’s batting stalwart and ODI skipper, Rohit Sharma, is reportedly to not function within the 2027 ODI World Cup. The upcoming sequence in opposition to Australia in October 2025 could possibly be his final look in ODIs, ending a legendary profession.
Rohit, alongside Virat Kohli, has been the principle member of Indian ODI cricket for over a decade. The duo has taken the staff by way of a variety of tournaments, setting batting data and delivering within the largest matches. Nonetheless, in line with reviews, the Indian staff administration has shifted its focus towards grooming youthful expertise for the 2027 World Cup in South Africa.
The Australia tour in October 2025 is ready to function three ODIs on October 19, 23, and 25. Stories declare that each Rohit and Kohli might make formal bulletins about their ODI futures earlier than the sequence begins. If confirmed, it will be the final time Indian followers may witness Rohit in motion within the 50-over format.
Do not assume they are going to play: Sunil Gavaskar
The choice is seen as a part of India’s long-term technique. By 2027, the Nagpur-born can be 40 years previous, and health alongside workload administration is predicted to be an necessary concern. The staff administration, underneath head coach Gautam Gambhir, reportedly needs to make sure that the following technology of gamers achieve worldwide publicity nicely forward of the World Cup. Shubman Gill, already India’s Check captain and just lately named because the vice-captain within the Asia Cup squad, has come out to be the frontrunner to succeed Rohit as ODI skipper.
Rohit’s ODI profession noticed him function in 273 matches and rating 11,168 runs at a median of 48.76, with 32 centuries and 58 half-centuries. His three double centuries in ODIs made him top-of-the-line batters of this format. Most just lately, he led India to Champions Trophy title glory in Dubai. Legendary Indian opener, Sunil Gavaskar just lately said that the 2 will not be a part of the squad for the 2027 ICC occasion.
“They’ve been large performers on this format of the sport. Once more, the choice committee will in all probability be trying on the 2027 World Cup. They are going to be ‘will they have the ability to be within the staff for the 2027 World Cup? Will they have the ability to make the sort of contributions they’ve been making?’. That would be the thought means of the choice committee. If the choice committee thinks ‘sure, they will’, then each of them can be there for that. No, I do not assume they are going to be enjoying. I’m being very sincere. However, who is aware of, within the subsequent yr or so, in the event that they strike a wealthy vein of type, and in the event that they hold scoring a whole lot and a whole lot, even God cannot drop them,” Gavaskar advised Sports activities Right now.
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