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IN PHOTOS: Will Team India's future stars challenge Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's spots?

Updated On: 05 August, 2025 04:43 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

Recently, Team India won the Oval Test match against England, securing a draw in the five-match series without having their premier players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Here's all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (Pic: File Pic)

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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (Pic: File Pic)
Under new skipper Shubman Gill, Team India has put up exceptional efforts in the Test series, showing promising signs for the future

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Under new skipper Shubman Gill, Team India has put up exceptional efforts in the Test series, showing promising signs for the future

During the series, many non-regular players such as Washington Sundar, Sai Sudharsan, Akash Deep, and Prasidh Krishna have delivered performances at the crucial times

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During the series, many non-regular players such as Washington Sundar, Sai Sudharsan, Akash Deep, and Prasidh Krishna have delivered performances at the crucial times

With the youngsters stepping up to the occasion, questions arise over the spots of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the lead up to the 2027 ODI World Cup. The duo has retired from T20Is and Test cricket, but will they be able to hold on to their spots in the ODI side till the global showpiece, which is still two years away

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With the youngsters stepping up to the occasion, questions arise over the spots of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the lead up to the 2027 ODI World Cup. The duo has retired from T20Is and Test cricket, but will they be able to hold on to their spots in the ODI side till the global showpiece, which is still two years away

Rohit will till then touch 40, whereas Virat will turn 38. Over the years, the duo has been the pillars of Indian cricket, but with youngsters coming up with long-term skills, concerns have been raised about the duo's place in the team

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Rohit will till then touch 40, whereas Virat will turn 38. Over the years, the duo has been the pillars of Indian cricket, but with youngsters coming up with long-term skills, concerns have been raised about the duo's place in the team

Apart from newcomers, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul have provided stability at the top. If they both manage to deliver performances till the 2027 World Cup, it would make the think tank find a spot for Rohit

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Apart from newcomers, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul have provided stability at the top. If they both manage to deliver performances till the 2027 World Cup, it would make the think tank find a spot for Rohit

On the other hand, Team India would rarely find a player who matches the calibre of Virat. But Shubman, who has been exceptional in the concluded series, may be a troublemaker for the veteran. The 25-year-old seemed to be more responsible after being appointed as the captain

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On the other hand, Team India would rarely find a player who matches the calibre of Virat. But Shubman, who has been exceptional in the concluded series, may be a troublemaker for the veteran. The 25-year-old seemed to be more responsible after being appointed as the captain

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