India, Oct. 17 -- The three-match ODI series between India and Australia is nearly upon us, and the world can't wait for the return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to international cricket. The series opener will be played against the backdrop of constant chatter about the duo's future and whether they will participate in the 2027 World Cup, which will be held in South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. Ever since the duo retired from Test cricket earlier this year, speculation has arisen about their future. With the ODI captaincy being taken away from Rohit and given to Shubman Gill, the rumour mills are working overtime, and the future of RoKo hangs in the balance.

Two days prior to the first ODI at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia's ...