Will this player become the new hitman of Team India? Will create a stir with Gill in the World Cup 2027 in place of Rohit Sharma

World Cup 2027 India Indian Opener Batsman: Clouds of trouble are looming over the One Day (ODI) career of Team India’s veteran opening batsman and captain Rohit Sharma. According to reports, a major decision on Rohit Sharma’s ODI future can be taken after the third match against England at the historic ground of Lord’s.

Quoting sources from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), it has been learned that the selection committee headed by Ajit Agarkar is now looking towards the future team and they have made up their mind not to include Rohit Sharma in the team for the upcoming series.

What is the masterplan for World Cup 2027?

BCCI sources say that if Rohit Sharma wants to retire honorably, it will be completely his personal decision. However, the selection committee has prepared a plan to give opportunities to the youth keeping in mind the preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

There are currently three ‘destroyers’ And the dreaded batsman is leading the race. These players are not only capable of filling Rohit’s place but can also give a fresh start to Team India along with captain Shubman Gill in the upcoming World Cup.

T20 storm will now wreak havoc in ODIs

25-year-old Abhishek Sharma is counted among the most explosive young batsmen of India. His statistics testify to his ability. Abhishek has so far scored 1618 runs in 53 T20 International matches at a stormy strike rate of 190.36, which includes 2 brilliant centuries and 11 half-centuries.

Abhishek Sharma, Photo (So. Social Media)

His bat also speaks volumes in the IPL, where he has scored 2378 runs in 92 matches at a strike rate of 171.21. The selectors believe that Abhishek has the potential to become India’s permanent opener in ODI cricket and can form a dangerous pair with Shubman Gill.

Rituraj can be the perfect option

Rituraj Gaikwad is also firmly in this race. He is an expert in putting pressure on the bowlers as soon as he comes to the crease. In 9 ODI matches for India, he has scored 228 runs with the help of one century. The experience of captaining Chennai Super Kings in the IPL works in his favour.

Rituraj Gaikwad, Photo (So. Social Media)

Gaikwad’s technique makes him suitable for both the middle order and opening positions, making him a ‘perfect’ May prove to be an alternative.

Yashasvi’s name is also ahead

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s name is also being taken prominently as an alternative to Rohit Sharma. In only 6 ODI matches played so far, Jaiswal has scored 285 runs at an unmatched average of 71.25 and strike rate of 97.61, which includes 2 centuries.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Photo (So. Social Media)

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His biggest quality is that along with being a left-handed batsman, he can also bowl leg-break with the right hand, which will be a double advantage for Team India. Considering all this, he is being considered as a long race horse for the 2027 World Cup.