Australian opener Travis Head expects the “nice white ball” duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to hold on until the 2027 ODI World Cup. | Photo Credit: AP
The hypothesis over their future has been intense and all eyes might be on the star Indian batters within the ODI sequence starting in Perth on Sunday (October 19, 2025).
Speaking to media alongside India spinner Axar Patel, Head stated he would put his cash on Rohit and Kohli that includes within the ODI World Cup two years later, although the upcoming sequence is anticipated to be their final in Australia.
“Two high quality gamers, two of the nice white-ball gamers. Probably, Virat is the best white-ball participant. Rohit might be not far behind.
“As someone who opens batting in the same format, holds huge regard for Rohit and what he’s been able to do. So, I’m sure they will miss them at some stage, but I think they’re both going to be 37, aren’t they?” stated Head whereas standing alongside Axar.
India and Australia play one another continuously throughout codecs and the gamers of each groups know one another nicely additionally due to the IPL. However, Head has by no means acquired the possibility to talk to Rohit about batting and it’s one thing he hopes to do within the close to future.
“It’s good simply watching from afar, as somebody who performs the sport in an identical manner, I believe, and having performed so much towards him in IPL and lots of worldwide cricket towards him, I really feel like he goes the best manner about issues, he performs the sport in the best manner.
“But, yeah, I’ve never really come in contact with him, haven’t had the opportunity to play with him anywhere. But, yeah, there might be an opportunity, but like I said, I think he’s going to play for a little bit longer and have the opportunity to play in India a few bits, so that opportunity may come,” stated the southpaw.
Head was non-committal when requested whether or not he would play all eight white ball video games towards India contemplating the Ashes is not far away.
On Cameron Green being dominated out of the India sequence, Head stated it’s extra of a precautionary measure forward of the Ashes.
“I’m certain he is (Green) going all proper. He’s in good palms. I have never spoken to him simply but, so it is fairly new. So, yeah, work by it. It’s like nothing else with some guys, getting some accidents. We’ve acquired, clearly, Josh (Hazlewood) in the identical place as nicely.
“So, yeah, work through that. But, unfortunately, we’re not going to have him. I don’t think it’ll have any impact on the Ashes. It’s more disappointing that he’s not here at the moment for the next three games,” stated Head.
He expects the sequence to be extremely aggressive prefer it typically has been prior to now.
“Yeah, always a big series. If you look at the guys playing the series, eight games, it’s against highly skilled opposition. So, it’s a very exciting start to the summer,” he added.
Published – October 17, 2025 02:05 pm IST
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