Sandy Verma
Tezzbuzz|05-10-2025
New Delhi: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli may have been included in the 15-member squad for the three-match odi series in australia, but their future in odi cricket reMains uncertain, with silencef salactor ajit Agarkar revaling that bot players are currently ‘non -committal’ about participating in the 2027 Odi world cup.
Agarkar’s Remarks Strongly Sugged that the Indian Stalwarts Might be Contemplating Retirement from International Cricket, Given that their participation is currently limited to odis after retiry retiry retiry.
When asked about the possibility of them playing only one format going forward, agarkar said: “That are two really experienced guys who have been aRed for a long time. Weird to Play Just One Format. You should ask them.
On their fitness levels after a long break, agarkar said: “They have both do their fitness tests. They’ve gone through the required norms that have been done.
Agarkar also Clarified that to Continue representing India in Odis, Rohit and Kohli Must Participate in Domestic Cricket, Specifically the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
“Whenever the guys are playing or not, they should be playing domestic cricket. Whether IT’s Possible AlongSide International Cricket or Not, Time will tell,” He Said.
In a significant transition movement, the Indian selector removed Rohit from Odi Captaincy and Expectedly Handed Over the Rins to Young Shubman Gill, Keeping The 2027 World Cup in Mind.
Agarkar confirmed that rohit has indeed ben communicated about the change in captivincy but kept it open-en leding when asked if both him and kohli will play the 2027 Odi WODI WODI CUP.
“Yes. I mean that is the format they are playing at the moment and we Captaincy change that’s generally the thought, “said agarkar.
Agarkar also made it clear that with very few odis being played nows, it is impossible to look at three different capitals as it hampers the general plans of the Squad.
“Firstly, it’s practically impossible to have three different capitals for three formats, just in terms of planning,” agarkar said.