A selection meeting to discuss the squad for India's upcoming tour of Australia is expected to address Rohit Sharma's captaincy future in the ODI format. While Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to return for the ODI series against Australia, marking their first international appearance since the Champions Trophy, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is also keeping an eye on the future, with the 2027 ODI World Cup in mind.

The selection committee intends to discuss Rohit's long-term future in the 50-over format with him in person. Although no formal discussions about Kohli and Sharma's long-term ODI futures have occurred yet, the selection committee is expected to address this later in the year, with a focus on building a roadmap toward the 2027 World Cup.

Rohit Sharma's captaincy is under scrutiny. According to reports, the BCCI is eager to relieve Rohit of the responsibility of captaincy. However, some suggest the board is keen to maintain stability and back Rohit, especially after his successful captaincy in recent ICC tournaments. After winning two consecutive ICC trophies, the BCCI doesn't want to remove Rohit Sharma as captain and wants Rohit to make the call. It was also decided that Rohit will remain the ODI captain, with a decision on his successor in the format to be taken after the ICC Champions Trophy.

With the ODI World Cup in 2027, there is considerable time, and selectors may want to take a slow and steady approach, even though both superstars have expressed their desire to play in the next ODI World Cup. Selectors are keen on finding a stable captaincy option. If Rohit's form deserts him completely in ODIs, the selectors could contemplate a change in guard as soon as the New Zealand series in January.

Rohit Sharma, who is already 38, will be almost 40 by the time the World Cup in South Africa is played in 2027. Age seems to be a factor that the BCCI will consider.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli last played for India in the ICC Champions Trophy. The tour will feature three ODIs and five T20Is, marking India's first ODI outing since the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year. Most of the players from the 2025 Champions Trophy-winning squad are expected to be picked for the ODI leg of the series, including Rohit and Virat Kohli. The team will leave for Australia on October 15, with the 1st ODI scheduled for October 19 in Perth.