Top 3 Replacements If Rohit Sharma Ruled Out of IND vs AFG ODI Series

International cricket is all set to resume for the Indian Cricket Team after a long two-month league cricket, with India all set to host the Afghanistan cricket team in a one-off test and 3 ODIs. The test match will be played from June 6, 2026, with a young squad going into the longest format of cricket. However, fans are always waiting for the ODI format to be played as it allows them to watch Ro-Ko playing together in international cricket.

In the recent development regarding the ODI squad, Virat Kohli injury has forced him to be out of the ODI series, where, after his news, another news is coming out with the possibility of Rohit Sharma ruled out of the IND vs AFG ODI series. This article will delve deeper into who could replace Rohit Sharma in the ODI squad.

Top 3 Rohit Sharma Replacements If Ruled Out Against Afghanistan

Rohit Sharma, the best openers in the world, has been dealing with a hamstring injury during the IPL 2026, where he even missed a few matches. A video also surfaced where he tripped while walking, which might have worsened his injury. There are high chances that Rohit Sharma ruled out of the ODI series, and some other player could be given a chance to replace him. Here are the top 3 Rohit Sharma replacements against Afghanistan:

1. Ruturaj Gaikwad

The 29-year-old cricketer, Ruturaj Gaikwad, can be a solid replacement for Rohit Sharma at the top order, considering his experience of playing ODI matches for the Indian Cricket Team, where he has smashed 1 century and 1 fifty in just 8 innings. There is a possibility that he could make a way into the top order and become a reserve opener till the ICC World Cup 2027 as well.

2. Sai Sudharsan

The left-hand batter, Sai Sudharsan, could be another perfect replacement for Rohit Sharma after a successful season of the IPL 2026, where he was a contender for the IPL Orange Cap. He has a good understanding with skipper Shubman Gill after years of playing together for the Gujarat Titans. Sai has featured in 3 ODIs for India, where he has scored 127 runs with an average of 63.50, including 2 half-centuries.

3. Abhishek Sharma

The youngster from Punjab, Abhishek Sharma, is another contender to replace Rohit Sharma at the top order. He has a good history of playing a lot of cricket with Shubman Gill and even had a decent domestic season recently. Last year, he was in contention to be picked for the Australia tour, which makes this another chance to get picked for India in ODIs. He has been doing exceptionally well for India in T20Is, and with a chance in ODIs, he could prove his worth in 50-over format as well.