India’s 2027 World Cup prospects may no longer hinge on the experience of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, with head coach Gautam Gambhir making it clear he is not looking that far ahead even if their calibre remains unquestioned. While both veterans continue to feature exclusively in the ODI setup, the management seems intent on orchestrating a smooth transition rather than being overtaken by it.

Rohit, who led India to the Champions Trophy triumph earlier this year, has handed over the ODI captaincy reins to Shubman Gill for the upcoming tour of Australia. Despite their vast experience — a combined 567 one-day internationals both Rohit and Kohli have been included in the three-match series, though their long-term roles remain uncertain.bgv

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