India will try to solve some selection problems when they play South Africa on
Sunday in the first match of the three-game ODI series. Rohit Sharma and Virat
Kohli are returning to the team, and these matches will act like a short test
that could influence their chances for the 2027 World Cup.
Rohit and Kohli now play only one international format, and India has just six
ODIs lined up in the next two months — three against South Africa and three
against New Zealand at home in January. This makes the upcoming games very
important for the two star players.
How they perform in these matches could affect their future in the 2027 ODI
World Cup.
Their World Cup spots won’t be decided right away, but this series is the
start of a high-pressure trial — one that could either extend their legendary
careers or push them closer to retirement.