There is a lot of speculation on whether India veterans, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, will make it to the 2027 ICC World Cup. 

Such discussions have sparked among fans especially after Shubman Gill replaced the latter as captain of the Men in Blue in the 50-over format. 

Many believe that the upcoming three ODIs against Australia could be key for their continuation on the international circuit, especially regarding the next ODI World Cup. However, Ajit Agarkar, chief selector at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has stated that they are not on trial in every match that they play.

What Agarkar Said About Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

While attending the NDTV World Summit 2025 event, Ajit Agarkar said this about Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's futures depend on the upcoming IND vs AUS ODI series:
"It will be silly to put them on trial for every game. Once they start playing they will be assessed but they are not on trial,"

He further said, "It doesn't mean if they don't get runs in Australia, they would be dropped and similarly if they score three tons in Australia, they would be selected for 2027 World Cup,"