Updated 14 October 2025 at 10:13 IST

Rohit Sharma Won't be Missed in ODIs? Aakash Chopra's Bold Remark Ahead of Australia Tour

Ind vs Aus: Newly-appointed ODI captain Shubman Gill has got some candid advise from ex-India cricketer Aakash Chopra over how to deal with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli.

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Rohit Sharma | Image: ICC

Ind vs Aus: With much speculation around Rohit Sharma's ODI career whether he will play the 2027 World Cup or not, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has given a bold statement. As per Chopra, Rohit will not be missed. He reckons that would be the case because of the talented youngsters coming up the ranks like Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Abhishek Sharma. 

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‘It’s just a question of when, not if’

“It’s just a question of when, not if. Yashasvi will play across formats very soon. He’s already impressed in T20Is and scored a century too. He’s been consistent in the IPL and was part of the T20 World Cup squad. After that, Shubman Gill moved ahead due to leadership responsibilities,” Chopra explained on his YouTube channel.

“Gill became part of the Asia Cup side, but Yashasvi’s turn will come. You can’t keep him waiting for long. There’s talk about Abhishek Sharma’s inclusion in ODIs, but I think Yashasvi should get his chance first. If he opens with Gill, people might not even miss Rohit,” he added.

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What's Next For Rohit? 

There is much speculation around his ODI future. 

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While he has admitted that he would like to feature in the next ODI WC, it is clear that for him to play that event - he would have to remain fit and in form. Spotlight would firmly be on him when he makes a comeback to international cricket. The first ODI takes place on October 19 at the Optus stadium in Perth. 

Published By : Ankit Banerjee

Published On: 14 October 2025 at 10:07 IST