Multiple reports cite comments attributed to Ajit Agarkar and India’s selection setup, saying the national selection committee is considering a shift in India’s 50-over plans. The reports state that the committee is looking to move away from veteran batters in the ODI format in favour of giving more opportunities to younger players, specifically opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. The coverage frames the decision as preparation for the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup.
One of the main claims in the articles is that Rohit Sharma may be playing his last ODI at Lord’s, alongside a separate suggestion—linked to an IPL coach’s perspective—that Virat Kohli is being treated differently from Rohit and other senior players. The reports emphasize the selection committee’s intent to increase game time for the next generation rather than relying on established ODI batting options.
Overall, the sources present the development as a reported selection-direction rather than a formally announced squad, tying the ODI batting choices to long-term planning for the 2027 World Cup.
