Big Update on Rohit Sharma: ODI Future in Trouble? May Play for India A Before Australia Tour

Indian Cricket Team skipper Rohit Sharma has been in the news for a while. Having retired from T20Is and Tests, his retirement rumours in the ODI have become the major talking point in Indian cricket, with many saying that the Australia series might be his last. 

The Australia series will begin on 19th October and India will play three ODIs down under. While, the talks related to his retirement are in the news, the ODI skipper is making sure that he focuses on his preparations for the same. As per the reports in RevSportz, it is learned that Rohit will play the unofficial series between India and Australia A.

Australia A will tour India for the unofficial series in September. Rohit Sharma has expressed his desire to play the three India A games as he wants to be fully prepared going into the three-match series against Australia.  It's a big surprise for a player who is still the captain of the ODI team.

Why Rohit’s ODI Future Is a Big Question

Rohit has not played any cricket since the IPL finished. The last time he played for India was in the Champions Trophy final in March. He even won Player of the Match in that game.

But still, there are questions. Some reports say that the selectors are looking at younger players for the next World Cup in 2027. Rohit will be 40 by then.

So, they might want to move on. This is why there are reports that Rohit wants to play for India A before the Australia tour. He wants to get back into form.

When Can We Finally See Rohit Sharma Playing

Rohit is reportedly going to play in a series of three unofficial games. The games will be between India A and Australia A.

The matches are set to happen from September 30 to October 5 in Kanpur. 

If the reports are to be believed, then he will be seen in action on 30th September.

Who Could Take His Place?

With so much talk about Rohit's future, people are also guessing who could be the next captain. Some reports say that the selectors are looking at Shreyas Iyer to take over as the ODI captain, while there is a strong belief in some sections that Shubman Gill might become the all-format captain soon.

This all shows that Indian cricket is changing as coach, Gautam Gambhir, wants to build a team for the future.

Final Thoughts on Rohit's Future

Rohit Sharma is one of the best ODI players ever. He has scored over 11,000 runs and has 32 hundreds. He has also won the Champions Trophy as captain. But his career is coming to its end.

It is a big moment for him. But with his career being in the fag end, it’s a big moment that he wants to prove he can still play at the top level. Playing for India A is a way to do that. Fans will be watching closely to see what happens next.

Know More:

Is Rohit Sharma's ODI future in trouble?

There are reports and rumors that his future is uncertain as the team looks to the future.

Will he play for India A?

Reports say he has shown interest in playing for India A to get back into form.

What is his current role in the team? 

He is still the captain of the ODI team.

Who might be the next ODI captain?

Names like Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer are being mentioned as possible next captains.