‘Let It Begin’: Rohit Sharma Working with Abhishek Nayar with Australia ODIs on the Horizon
Aakash Chopra argues Sharma and Kohli should have retired from One Day Internationals due to fewer matches and longer gaps, impacting form and fitness, with 27 ODIs scheduled till 2027 World Cup.
- On his YouTube channel, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra opined that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from the wrong format, suggesting they should have said goodbye to ODIs instead of Tests.
- In May, both batters announced Test retirements ahead of the England tour, with Rohit Sharma becoming a one-format player.
- Ahead of the Australia tour, Chopra said long ODI schedule gaps challenge form, fitness, and diet, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli not expected to play before October.
- The national selection committee seeks a stable 50-over core for the next two years and some suggest Rohit Sharma receive a farewell series in Australia with Shubman Gill as new skipper.
- Ahead of the 2027 World Cup, India face 27 ODIs, and Rohit Sharma plans to continue playing until then, testing his leadership at the top.
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Rohit Sharma trains with Abhishek Nayar, hits the gym amid ODI retirement chatter
Rohit Sharma was spotted training with former assistant coach Abhishek Nayar in Mumbai as India readies for the ODI series in Australia. The BCCI remains focused on the T20 World Cup, while speculation grows over the futures of veterans Rohit and Virat Kohli.
Australia ODIs In Sight, Rohit Sharma Starts Training
File photo Mumbai- India ODI captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday started training at a suburban Mumbai facility with former national assistant coach Abhishek Nayar amid clamour for a “youth only” policy in the 50-over format following the success of the inexperienced Test squad in England. Rohit had taken a break from the game for a couple of months post the IPL as Indian men’s team embarked on a difficult tour of England. He also announced his reti…
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