Before the upcoming Australia tour, the biggest discussion in Indian cricket was about Rohit Sharma's fitness. For a long time, the question was being raised whether he is fully ready to return to the team. Now the news is that Rohit has passed all the fitness tests at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. This is a relief for Team India because without him, the batting order seems incomplete. Although there are many talks on social media about the Yo-Yo test marks, the board does not make such figures public. The real meaning is that the physio has permitted him to play.
Now all eyes are on the upcoming Australia series, but along with this, the discussions about the 2027 World Cup have also intensified. Rohit had earlier made it clear that he is not considering retiring from the ODI format. After winning the Champions Trophy this year, he had indicated that he would continue to be a part of the team in future as well. However, reports say that after the IPL 2026 is over, he may undergo hamstring surgery so that he remains fully fit while playing the next World Cup.
On the other hand, discussions have also started on future captaincy. Shubman Gill has taken over the reins of the Test team, and it is being speculated that he may soon get a big responsibility in the ODI team as well. However, the BCCI has not made any formal announcement in this regard.
Along with this, there are also talks that Rohit and Virat Kohli may retire from international cricket after the Australia tour. However, Rohit's recent statements weaken this speculation as he has ruled out the possibility of retirement from ODIs.
Rohit's captaincy record has been very strong so far. He has led India to two ICC titles, and his performance in multi-team tournaments is considered excellent. For now, the focus will be on the Australia series, but his will and preparation for the 2027 World Cup are clearly visible.
Rohit's experience is still invaluable for India. Young players like Gill may be options for the future, but leadership like Rohit is very important in a big tournament like the World Cup.
