Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are still very important voices in the India dressing room, despite now only playing one of the three formats, according to bowling coach Morne Morkel.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has explained how his long association with Rohit Sharma has shaped their working relationship, while leaving the veteran batter's 2027 ODI World Cup prospects unresolved.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia insists Rohit Sharma remains part of India's plans in the ODI format despite reports that the final game of the series against England on Sunday could be his last.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes any decision on whether Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli play in the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup will depend on careful planning.
India will be hoping the added experience Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma can give them a boost ahead of the three-match ODI series against the Proteas that starts in Ranchi on Sunday.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have returned to India's ODI squad for the three-match series against the Proteas, while KL Rahul will captain the team in the absence of Shubman Gill.