The BCCI is set to announce India’s squads for the white-ball tour of Australia, with the selection meeting scheduled for October 4. The primary focus of this meeting will be the assessment of Rohit Sharma’s role in the ODI format. The selectors will likely discuss Rohit’s position, considering his age and his retirement from other formats. With the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup on the horizon, the selectors need to evaluate if Rohit fits into the team’s long-term plans as a player. While his experience is highly valued, his age is a significant factor. The decision on his captaincy and place in the playing XI will be closely watched during the squad announcement. The core of the ODI squad is expected to feature players from the 2025 Champions Trophy-winning team, such as Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Ravindra Jadeja. The bilateral series structure provides an opportunity for squad rotation. The selection committee may also consider including players such as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer in the T20I squad. Suryakumar Yadav is anticipated to captain the T20I team, with Axar Patel as his potential deputy. The selectors appear to be focused on developing a strong core group of players for the 2026 T20 World Cup, potentially including talents like Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma, and Abhishek Sharma.
