The India vs West Indies Test series wasn’t even over when both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli dominated the headlines. Well, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selected India’s ODI series for the Australia tour and both the pillars were part of the team, paving their comebacks for the first time since March. Incidentally, Rohit Sharma was dropped from captaincy, with Shubman Gill’s role elevating to that of an ODI skipper.
Having said that, many rumours and news have been filled with an air of uncertainty for both Rohit and Kohli. According to the buzz, both have been given a fair warning. They cannot remain in the team just on the basis of their past accolades. Now playing just one-day internationals for India, both the legends would need to keep performing in order to be part of the team. This has put their aspirations of playing and hopefully winning the ODI World Cup 2027 in limbo.
Coach Gambhir on Rohit-Kohli
Now, recently, Indian coach Gautam Gambhir was asked about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s place in the ODI team. After a thumping Test series win over the West Indies, Gambhir attended the press conference and was questioned if the two pillars of Indian cricket are part of the team’s ODI World Cup plans, which will be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia in 2027.
Gamhir maintained a rather safe stance. He echoed what the chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, alluded to as well – that the World Cup is still two and a half years away and the management is thinking in the present. “ODI World Cup is two and a half years away. It is important to stay in the present. They are both quality players. Hopefully, those 2 will have a successful tour,” Gambhir said in the press conference.
Both Rohit and Kohli were major reasons why India lifted the ODI Champions Trophy earlier this year. Yes, the two have retired from Tests and T20Is, but the dream of lifting an ODI World Cup together still remains. The duo came in touching distance in 2023 at home but lost the finals to Australia on a forgettable night in Ahmedabad.
As of today, the duo gears up for a tough three-match ODI series against Australia, starting from October 19. While Rohit has been practising a lot off late and has even worked on his fitness, Kohli has reached his hometown, from where he would leave for Australia. A successful tour from both their bats is what not just Gambhir but the entire nation expects. However, it won’t be easy since they are coming after a huge break.
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