Australia’s World Cup 2023 Hero batter Travis Head showered reward on Indian batting giants Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli forward of the upcoming three-match ODI collection beginning October 19. Regardless of ongoing rumors in regards to the duo’s ODI futures, following their retirements from T20Is and Assessments, Head believes Rohit and Virat will proceed taking part in for India till the 2027 ODI World Cup.
The hypothesis intensified after the BCCI introduced India’s squad for the Australia collection, with chief selector Ajit Agarkar naming Shubman Gill as Rohit’s successor to steer India in ODIs. Nevertheless, Head stated, “They’ve been superior for India, I assume Axar can communicate extra extremely about them than myself. However two high quality gamers, two of the very best white-ball gamers. Virat might be the best white-ball participant. Rohit just isn’t that far behind.”
On Their Future
Reflecting on their influence and future, Head added, “Somebody who opens the batting. I’ve big respect for what Rohit has been capable of do. I’m certain they are going to be missed at some stage, however I feel they each are going till 2027 (appears at Axar Patel and the all-rounder smiles). They each try to get to the World Cup. It’s nice for the sport that they’re nonetheless taking part in.”
Watch: Forward of the primary ODI between India and Australia, Australian batter Travis Head says, “It is nice, thrilling to have India again. They are a high quality squad, and I feel there will be just a few good matchups. It is all the time thrilling in a giant collection” pic.twitter.com/AsAkYR5Qpn— IANS (@ians_india) October 17, 2025
Axar On Roko
In the meantime, Axar Patel, India’s premier all-rounder within the taking part in XI whereas Ravindra Jadeja is unavailable, echoed related sentiments. He described each veterans as thorough professionals longing for the collection opener, stating, “They’re world-class gamers. They know what to do, and they’re able to go. They’re professionals and so they know what to do. They’re able to go.” On type and preparation, Axar added, “Should you talk about their type, they’ve been making ready effectively, therefore I feel they’re prepared. Everybody has given their health take a look at, they’re uncommon to go now.”
Throughout intense apply classes at Perth’s Optus Stadium, each Rohit and Virat ready diligently for the collection. Rohit targeting perfecting his signature pull and flick pictures, whereas Kohli honed his cowl drives and straight strokes, specializing in timing and placement. The 2 senior batsmen have been additionally seen sharing gentle moments throughout coaching, highlighting their camaraderie forward of this essential collection.
Australia’s up to date ODI squad Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe, Matthew Renshaw, Matthew Quick, and Mitchell Starc. From sport two onwards, Adam Zampa, Alex Carey, and Josh Inglis can even be a part of the squad(see the generated picture above).
India Squad
Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel, and Yashasvi Jaiswal(see the generated picture above).