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Jonty Rhodes Backs Kohli and Rohit to Play Through 2027 ODI World Cup

His endorsement follows their shift to ODI-only roles with Shubman Gill now leading the one-day side.

Overview

  • Rhodes told IANS that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have the experience and mental strength to remain pivotal through the 2027 tournament.
  • Both batters retired from Test cricket earlier this year and currently feature for India only in ODIs.
  • Rohit Sharma was replaced as ODI captain by Shubman Gill prior to the Australia series.
  • In the recent Australia ODIs, Rohit hit a match-winning century and was named Player of the Series, while Kohli rebounded from two ducks to finish with an unbeaten 74.
  • India next face South Africa in a three-match ODI series starting November 30 in Ranchi, a near-term gauge for selection plans.