Virat and Rohit have been named in the ODI squad for the upcoming Australia tour. They enter the series after a long hiatus, with their most recent outing in competitive cricket being in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL). Both players are currently participating only in ODI cricket at the international level.
"There is nothing debatable to speak about Rohit's captaincy. But is he the direction for the 2027 World Cup? That will be the question asked by the selection committee and the coach," Ashwin said.
Rohit guided India to back-to-back ICC titles in the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy. However, selectors and head coach Gautam Gambhir are assessing their role in India’s future plans and their ability to maintain form until 2027 while playing only in one format.
Players Have Been Reluctant to Play Domestic Cricket - Ravichandran Ashwin
"If you need their services, you have to find a way. For example, the India 'A' series happened, so you need to ask them to play that series because there is not much 50-over cricket," Ashwin continued.
"I have heard that in the past, some players have been reluctant to play domestic cricket. Maybe they are not motivated to play in an India 'A' series, it could be the case. Therefore, you must give them the opportunity. If you have given them the chance and they said no, then it is clear."
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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma featured in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25. The BCCI issued this directive following India’s 1-3 defeat to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar series.
Meanwhile, videos of the two senior players training circulated widely on social media, fueling speculation that they still aspire to feature in the ICC World Cup 2027.
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