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‘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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sydneysun.com broke the news in on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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