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Raina Backs Rohit and Kohli for 2027 as Pathan Flags Fitness, Australia ODIs Loom

With Tests and T20Is over for both, only ODIs remain under the stewardship of Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar.

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Overview

  • Suresh Raina urged selectors to take Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the 2027 ODI World Cup, citing their experience and roles in India’s 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy wins.
  • Irfan Pathan told RevSportz that the key hurdle for the pair is maintaining regular match time and fitness now that their international workload is limited.
  • The three-match ODI series in Australia from October 19 is viewed as a key return for both, marking their first India appearances since the Champions Trophy.
  • Kohli has been training in the indoor nets at Lord’s, while Rohit has begun work with former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar.
  • Reports highlight Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar as pivotal decision-makers, with speculation that long-term plans could shift given a thin ODI calendar and ages that would reach 39 and 40 by 2027.