Rohit Sharma's ODI Spot Under Threat as Ishan Kishan Rises
The former captain's poor form and Kishan's explosive batting have put his World Cup 2027 place in doubt.
Rohit Sharma's position in India's ODI setup is under scrutiny after a string of low scores. The veteran opener managed only 62 runs in his last four IPL innings and has followed that with modest returns of 16 and 48 in the first two matches against Afghanistan. With the 2027 World Cup on the horizon, his recent form is a growing concern.
The emergence of Ishan Kishan has added pressure. The wicketkeeper-batter, who scored a century against Afghanistan in Lucknow, has forced selectors to reconsider the batting order. While KL Rahul's spot seems secure, Rohit's case is less certain, especially after Kishan's heroics in the T20 World Cup 2026. The BCCI's delay in announcing the squad for the England tour underscores the dilemma. A failure in the final ODI could push selectors toward a tough decision.