BCCI to Decide Rohit Sharma’s ODI Future During Australia Tour Squad Selection

The upcoming India-Australia white-ball series is generating considerable anticipation, with the BCCI set to announce the squads on October 4. The primary focus of the selection meeting will be the future of Rohit Sharma in the ODI format. The meeting will likely include a conversation between the selectors and Rohit Sharma, who is approaching the later stages of his international career. The 38-year-old cricketer, who has already retired from T20Is and Test cricket, will be 40 by the time the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup takes place. A key discussion point will be Rohit Sharma’s role as captain and player in the ODI team. Despite his experience and leadership, the selectors are considering the age factor. The core of India’s squad for the ODI series against Australia is expected to mirror the 2025 Champions Trophy-winning team, including players such as Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Ravindra Jadeja. India may also use the opportunity to bring in fresh faces, particularly in the T20I format. With room for extended squads in bilateral series, players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer could make their way into the T20I team. Suryakumar Yadav is likely to captain the T20I side, with Axar Patel as his deputy. The selectors are expected to focus on nurturing young talent such as Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma, and Abhishek Sharma, with an eye towards the 2026 T20 World Cup.