Former India captain Rohit Sharma has recovered from a hamstring concern in time and is ready to return to international duty. The experienced opener arrived in Chandigarh on June 10 to affix the national squad ahead of the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, starting June 13, 2026.
His arrival quickly went viral on social media after a 30-second clip surfaced online. The shaky, fan-recorded video shows a bunch moving through a contemporary constructing with tall pillars and heavy security presence. Rohit was seen on the centre of attention, appearing relaxed and fit.
Wearing a black polo T-shirt and dark sunglasses, he walked comfortably with none signs of injury. Watch the video here:
🚨 Big Breaking 🚨
– Hitman Rohit Sharma has arrived in Chandigarh for the First ODI against Afghanistan on 13.
He’ll link up with team India from Chandigarh. ✅🔥 pic.twitter.com/urUqJQqVIY
— Rohit Sharma Fan (@hitmanfanfollow) June 10, 2026
Rohit’s presence, nevertheless, stays extremely essential though young batting star Shubman Gill has been officially handed leadership responsibilities for this key ODI task. The veteran opener has been brought right into a focused, high-intensity training camp in Mullanpur, designed to fine-tune preparations and address key areas ahead of next 12 months’s 50-over World Cup.
Why Rohit Sharma’s Role within the Afghanistan Series Matters?
This development might be a giant positive for each India and Rohit. At 39, he’s at a stage where he cannot afford prolonged breaks from cricket and must consistently show his fitness and readiness if he goals to feature within the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Allowing one other player to significantly challenge for the opening spot could hurt his possibilities of achieving that goal. The selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar, have also shown a strict, no-nonsense approach up to now, as seen in Suryakumar Yadav’s exclusion from the T20I captaincy race.
Nevertheless, Rohit does hold a stronger case given his proven record. Unlike Suryakumar, the batting star has maintained regular ODI form since stepping away from T20Is and Tests, consistently delivering in pressure situations for India.
India’s squad for Afghanistan ODIs: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul (wicket-keeper), Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey
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