Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to return in India's West Indies ODI series starting September 27
· Sports · Times of India, NDTV Sports
Former India batter Aakash Chopra says the only expectation from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup is to keep scoring runs. Rohit and Kohli are set to return to India's ODI side for the three-match home series against the West Indies, beginning in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27. With Shubman Gill leading the side and KL Rahul named vice-captain, the experienced duo's form will be a major talking point as India shapes its World Cup plans. Kohli has scored 384 runs in six innings this year at an average of 64.00 and a strike rate over 106, with a century and three fifties. Rohit has made 379 runs in nine innings at an average of 42.11 and a strike rate over 99, including a century and a fifty, with a best score of 138 against England at Lord's. Chopra also backed the selectors' squad composition, including Dhruv Jurel as second wicketkeeper and KL Rahul's elevation to vice-captain in place of Shreyas Iyer, who leads the Asian Games campaign.
Why it matters
The return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the ODI side will be closely watched as India prepares for the 2027 World Cup, with their form directly impacting the team's batting strength and World Cup readiness. Their performance in the West Indies series could shape selection and strategy for the upcoming global tournament.
Read the original report — Times of India
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