Gautam Gambhir on Rohit & Kohli Future: Focus on Present, 50-Over World Cup 2.5 Years Away

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be seen playing in the ODI series against Australia. The Indian team will play a three-match ODI series against Australia. Only after this series will it be clear whether Rohit and Kohli will be able to play in the 2027 ODI World Cup. Meanwhile, after India's victory in the Delhi Test, team coach Gautam Gambhir has made a major statement regarding the future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Gambhir Urges Focus on Present as Kohli and Rohit Prepare for Australia ODIs
Gambhir stated bluntly that it is important to live in the present and not dwell on the future. The World Cup is still two and a half years away, so we must focus on the present. Gambhir said, "Well, we have to stay in the present. We hope Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's tour of Australia will be successful. We have to focus on the next series against Australia. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are both excellent players.
Gautam Gambhir said, “the World Cup is two and a half years away, we have to stay in the present. Hopefully Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have a successful Australia tour”. pic.twitter.com/qEcKsXgIgz
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 14, 2025
There's no doubt about that. They are excellent players. So, we will have to see how they perform on this tour." It's worth noting that Rohit and Kohli last played together in ODIs during the Champions Trophy. In the Champions Trophy 2025, Kohli scored 218 runs in five matches, while Rohit Sharma scored 180 runs in five innings. Fans are eagerly awaiting Rohit and Kohli's match.
Who has scored the most runs in ODIs against Australia?
Virat Kohli holds the record for scoring a total of 2,451 runs in 50 ODIs against Australia. Rohit has scored 2,407 runs in 46 ODIs against Australia. Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for most runs in India-Australia ODIs. Tendulkar has scored 3,077 runs in 71 Tests.
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