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Shubman Gill Takes Over as India’s Test Captain After Kohli and Sharma Retire

The appointment follows Kohli and Sharma’s Test retirements, reflecting India’s transition on the path to an England series with only 27 ODIs scheduled before the 2027 World Cup

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What are the reaslistic chances of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli playing the 2027 World Cup for India?
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Overview

  • Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket in May 2025, ending 14 and 13-year red-ball careers respectively.
  • Selectors elevated Shubman Gill to Test captain and he celebrated his debut with a 147-run innings at Headingley against England.
  • Sourav Ganguly warned that playing just 27 ODIs before 2027 will make it difficult for Kohli and Sharma to sustain international match fitness.
  • Sachin Tendulkar emphasized that retirement is a personal decision and urged respect for each player’s choice on when to step away from the game.
  • India head coach Gautam Gambhir stressed that continued performance, not age, will determine both stars’ inclusion in the 2027 ODI World Cup squad.