Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma is a right-handed opening batter whose combination of timing, power and experience continues to make him an important part of India’s ODI plans. After a brief break from international cricket, the veteran opener has been recalled for the three-match home series against West Indies, with Shubman Gill leading the side. Rohit enters the series following an impressive ODI tour of England, where he produced a memorable 137 at Lord’s in the series decider. His extensive international experience also gives India a senior presence alongside Gill and Virat Kohli as the team builds towards the next ODI World Cup cycle.

Few batters can match Rohit’s ability to turn a settled start into a commanding innings, particularly once he finds his range through the off side and against pace. His natural strokeplay allows him to score quickly without relying solely on boundary hitting, while his experience enables him to assess conditions and pace an innings according to the situation. The West Indies ODIs begin on September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram, followed by matches in Guwahati and New Chandigarh. For fantasy cricket, Rohit’s opening position provides the opportunity to face a large number of deliveries, making his run-scoring potential especially relevant when selecting a fantasy XI.