The much-anticipated return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to India’s ODI setup is just around the corner. The two batting greats are set to don the Indian jersey for the first time since their Champions Trophy 2025 triumph when Shubman Gill’s men face Australia in the first ODI at Perth’s Optus Stadium on Sunday.

Since Gill took over the captaincy from Rohit, conversations have intensified about the long-term future of these stalwarts — particularly their potential participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup, which will be hosted by South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.

Neither Rohit nor Kohli has played a competitive match since the conclusion of IPL 2025. While Rohit has been training in Mumbai and Kohli in London, their current form remains an intriguing talking point ahead of the Austra

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