India will be playing three-match ODI series against Australia starting from October 19 and one of the most-awaited return is of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma who have remained out from international cricket after announcing retirements from both Tests and T20Is.
Ahead of the first ODI on Sunday, Australia’s most lethal batter Travis Head opened up about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s future in the ODI format and he is hopeful that the duo will play 2027 ODI World Cup.
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“They have been awesome for India, I guess Axar can speak more highly about them than myself. But two quality players, two of the best white-ball players. Virat is probably the greatest white-ball player. Rohit is not that far behind,” Head told reporters.
“Someone who opens the batting. I have huge regard for what Rohit has been able to do. I am sure they will be missed at some stage, but I think they both are going until 2027 (looks at Axar Patel and the all-rounder smiles). They both are trying to get to the World Cup. It is great for the game that they are still playing,” he added.
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Axar Patel was also present with Travis Head as both of them addressed the media. Patel has been India’s premier all-rounder in Ravindra Jadeja’s absence. The first ODI will be held at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
