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Aakash Chopra calls Rohit Sharma irreplaceable for India's ODI plans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 9:46 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Aakash Chopra calls Rohit Sharma irreplaceable for India's ODI plans

Summary

Former India batter Aakash Chopra emphasized Rohit Sharma's importance to India's ODI team as they prepare for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. Despite speculation regarding his future during the recent England series, Rohit scored 138 runs in the third ODI. Chopra supports keeping Rohit and Shubman Gill as the opening pair, citing their successful partnership. Rohit finished the England ODI series with 175 runs and has a history of 11,895 runs in ODIs, making him a key player moving forward. India's next ODI series is against the West Indies from September 27 to October 3.

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By the Numbers

•Rohit Sharma scored 138 runs in the third ODI against England.
•He finished the England ODI series with 175 runs at an average of 58.33.
•Chopra insists Rohit remains irreplaceable as long as he is fit.
•Rohit has a total of 11,895 runs in ODIs with 34 centuries.
•India's home ODI series against West Indies is scheduled for late September.

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9:46 PMYahoo Sports — Rohit Sharma remains 'irreplaceable' for India's 2027 World Cup plans, says former cricketer

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Former India batter Aakash Chopra has said Rohit Sharma remains "irreplaceable" in India's ODI side as long as he is fit, available and continues to score runs in the build-up to the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. Questions over Rohit's future grew during India's tour of England. Ahead of the third ODI at Lord's, there was speculation that the series decider could be his last international appearance after he had already retired from T20Is and Tests.
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