"They have to prove something because...": Shastri feels "form is crucial" for Rohit, Virat in Australia
Oct 13, 2025
The month of October will witness two of the biggest match-winners in white-ball cricket, Rohit and Virat, make their return to Indian colours for the first time since their ICC Champions Trophy triumph in March in Dubai. With Shubman Gill as the new ODI captain and 'Ro-Ko' not having a proper leadership role, their batting would be crucial for deciding their future in international cricket. With Abhishek Sharma and Prabhsimran Singh auditioning for the opening role in the recently-concluded unofficial ODIs against Australia A at home, and Tilak Varma presenting a solid outing at number three, even a slightest slip-up could raise questions about the batting superstars, who would be 40 and 39 heading into the marquee tournament in 2027.