Team India’s former captain Rohit Sharma returns to action in the upcoming 3-match ODI series in Australia after a seven-month break from international cricket.
However, the Hitman will not be donning Team India’s jersey as the captain after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sacked him from the leadership role.
Team India’s most successful skipper in white ball cricket will now feature only as a player in the 50-over squad under Shubman Gill’s captaincy.
After retiring from T20Is and test cricket, the forthcoming series against Australia holds great significance for Rohit to increase his prospects of getting selected for the ODI World Cup 2027.
As the series kicks off on October 19 (Sunday), let’s analyze if Rohit can resurrect his red-hot form in the 50-over format.
Rohit’s Performance in the Last 10 ODI Innings
Despite not playing ODI cricket regularly, Rohit Sharma’s explosive batting style is always unbeatable. The Indian opener amassed 401 runs in his last 10 innings, including a century and two fifties.
His selfless knock and fearless approach in the powerplay have been a boon for Team India’s batting unit.
In the Champions Trophy 2025, Rohit compiled 180 runs at an average of 36, having struck the ball at a rate of 100.00 in 5 innings.
Jaw-Dropping ODI Record in Australia
Apart from his recent form, Rohit Sharma’s impressive numbers on the Australian soil make him the most valuable asset for Team India in ODIs.
In 30 innings, the Hitman averaged above 50, accumulating 1,328 runs with a fluent scoring rate of 89.06.
The 38-year-old hammered 5 tons and 4 fifties to his name, including his notable unbeaten 171 run knock at W.A.C.A., back in 2016.
Expectations From Rohit in the Upcoming Series vs Australia
Rohit Sharma should adhere to his aggressive batting style rather than trying a different approach of anchoring the innings to regain his peak form.
At the same time, the opening batter should maintain his composure during the middle overs instead of playing rash shots. This helps him convert promising starts into commanding innings.
Particularly against the host nation, Rohit’s consistent partnership with Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli will be the key to success on challenging pitches in Australia.
