A recent report by The Telegraph suggests that star Indian players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli could soon become ‘former players’. According to a report, the reason behind the speculation is that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is focusing more on young talents for the upcoming biggest event, the 2027 ODI World Cup.
However, both the star players included in the ODI squad against Australia, young Indian sensation Shubman Gill appointed as the skipper of the ODI team. He replaced Rohit Sharma. Fans have mixed opinions and reactions to this decision. According to a report, in the upcoming future selections, both star players, Virat and Rohit, might find difficulties to make their place in the playing XI and also in the squad of the World Cup 2027.
“The national selection committee’s decision to remove Rohit from the ODI captaincy has sent across a stern message to perform or perish and practically put them on notice,” the report said.
“As the selectors chalk out the roadmap for the 2027 World Cup, it will be tough for both the stalwarts to look beyond the three ODIs in Australia. India will then play three more matches against South Africa in November-December and as many versus New Zealand in January.“
“Not many believe that they can perform at their best after more than seven months of hiatus from competitive cricket. Sources in the BCCI suggest that Rohit, who would be 40 when the quadrennial showpiece event gets underway in South Africa, was never in the selectors’ shortlist,” the report added.
“There is no doubt that Agarkar and Gambhir have been baying for fresh legs in this format too and neither past record nor reputation will count when it comes to sealing places in the playing XI,” the report concluded.
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