IND vs AUS 2025: Travis Head Expects Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli To Continue Till ICC ODI World Cup 2027, Says ‘Great for the Game’

Mumbai, October 17: Australia batter Travis Head believes Indian stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are likely to continue their ODI careers until the 2027 World Cup, despite ongoing speculation about their future in the format. The 2023 ODI World Cup finalists will take on each other in the three-match ODI series starting in Perth on Sunday. For the all-important Australia tour, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) elevated Shubman Gill as ODI captain and relieved Rohit from the leadership duty. IND vs AUS 2025: Look at Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s Recent Form in 50-Over Format, Against Mighty Australia.

However, the move has been widely viewed as a symbolic farewell tour for Rohit and Kohli on Australian soil, amid speculation that the duo may not continue until the next 50-over World Cup.

“They have been awesome for India, I guess Axar can speak more highly about them than myself. But two quality players, two of the best white-ball players. Virat is probably the greatest white-ball player. Rohit is not that far behind,” Head told reporters in Perth on Friday, with Axar Patel standing next to him.

“Someone who opens the batting. I have huge regard for what Rohit has been able to do. I am sure they will be missed at some stage, but I think they both are going until 2027 (looks at Axar Patel and the all-rounder smiles). They both are trying to get to the World Cup. It is great for the game that they are still playing,” he added.

Axar Patel, set to fill the all-rounder’s role in Ravindra Jadeja’s absence, said Rohit and Virat are complete professionals and eager to hit the ground running in the series opener. IND vs AUS 2025: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Reunite in Nets As India Gear Up for Australia ODI Series (Watch Video).

“They are world-class players. They know what to do, and they are ready to go. They are professionals and they know what to do. They are ready to go, If you speak about their form, they have been preparing well, hence I think they are ready. Everyone has given their fitness Test, they are raring to go now,” said Axar Patel.

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