India, Oct. 23 -- The three-match ODI series between India and Australia might be inconsequential for most, but the contest holds a lot of weight for senior pros Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Speculation has already begun regarding their future and whether they can make the trip to the 2027 ODI World Cup. The duo play just one format following their retirements from Tests and T20Is, so it is no surprise that there is scepticism surrounding their future.

After scoring eight runs in the opening Perth ODI, Rohit bounced back strongly, registering 73 runs and helping the visitors post more than 260 runs on the board. The total might not have proved enough as Australia got over the line with two wickets in hand; however, skipper Shubman Gill ...