Rohit Sharma Injury Update: Will India Star Play in IND vs AFG 3rd ODI Today?

With India looking to complete a dominant 3-0 series sweep against Afghanistan at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, all eyes are on the Indian playing XI. For fans tracking the lineup heading into the series finale, the biggest question is whether Rohit Sharma will be in the playing 11.

Given the team management’s recent trend of rotating senior players to test fresh combinations ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, speculation has been rife about whether the ‘Hitman’ might be given a breather.

IND vs AFG 3rd ODI: Is Rohit Sharma Playing?

Yes, Rohit Sharma is expected to take the field for the 3rd and final ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai.

Prior to the series, there were minor conversations regarding his workload, but the BCCI medical staff officially gave him the green light and declared him fully fit. Rohit proved his match rhythm in the 2nd ODI in Lucknow, where he played a brisk, entertaining knock of 48 runs off just 39 deliveries.

This explosive start helped set the foundation for captain Shubman Gill’s massive 154-run masterclass. While the temptation to rest a senior player in a dead rubber is always there, Rohit is slated to open the batting alongside young sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal as India looks to ruthlessly close out the series.

Under the leadership of Shubman Gill for this specific series, the BCCI is actively evaluating new combinations. The focus has been on testing younger players and building bench strength, particularly at the top of the order and in the bowling department.

Resting Rohit occasionally is part of a long-term load-management strategy to keep him fresh while giving players like Jaiswal or Ishan Kishan more time in the middle. However, for this Chennai encounter, Rohit’s presence provides essential stability and on-field mentorship for a relatively young squad.

India Predicted Playing 11 vs Afghanistan

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul (wk), Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Gurnoor Brar, Prince Yadav