Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma aren't certainties for the 2027 ODI World Cup and both veteran batters need a big series against Australia to solidify their spots for the mega ICC event.

With both Virat and Rohit having retired from Tests and T20Is, ODIs now stand as the only remaining international format for the Indian greats. The next ODI World Cup is still two years away and the recent form of Virat and Rohit has been well below their lofty best.

Asked whether he expected Rohit and Virat to be in contention for a potential swansong in 24 months' time, the former India coach said he could see it going either way.

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"That's why they're here (playing the ODI series against Australia). They're part of the

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