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Ravi Shastri says Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma must deliver strong performances to cement 2027 ODI World Cup berths

Draws parallels with Steve Smith, who retired from ODIs in March 2024 for Australia

Lauds young batters like Tilak Varma, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill

Ravi Shastri, the 63-year-old former head coach who led India from 2017 to 2021, emphasised that the upcoming ODI series against Australia is a crucial test for both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

The three-match series is set to begin in Perth on October 19, and Shastri made his remarks during Kayo Sport's Summer of Cricket launch in Sydney, as reported by cricket.com.au. According to him, both players must deliver strong performances to cement their places for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

He stated,

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