Rohit Sharma's retirement from Test cricket was inevitable after a significant dip in form in the format. Rohit had a poor tour of Australia and quit the format ahead of the England tour. Rohit led India to many great wins, but his Test career as a batsman failed to match the aura he achieved in white-ball cricket. Even when Rohit was going through a slump in red-ball cricket, he consistently delivered outstanding performances in ODIs.

With an eye on the World Cup 2027, Rohit, along with Virat Kohli, decided to continue playing the ODIs.

Given Rohit Sharma's terrific record as captain in ODIs, it was widely speculated that he would be retained as captain in ODIs, but a viral X post by a popular journalist claimed that Shubman Gill will captain India in the team's next ODI series. Gill took over the leadership reins of Team India in Tests, and according to the post, he will also succeed Rohit in ODIs. The post went viral on social media, stirring a debate about whether this would be a good move, with many in support of it, and others shocked.

When Will Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Return?

Meanwhile, Rohit and Kohli were set to return in the ODI series against Bangladesh in September, but the series was postponed by the BCCI and BCB in a mutual decision till next year. The veterans will now return to play for India in November when the Men in Blue tour Australia for a white ball series. India will only play a handful of ODIs before the World Cup, and it would be a big task for the greats to stay fit and in form to make a case for the showpiece event. Many believe that Kohli and Rohit are not automatic selections in the World Cup 2027 squad.