Chief selector Ajit Agarkar clarified that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are not on trial for the upcoming Australia ODI series, nor will it determine their 2027 World Cup chances. Their exceptional records mean they won't be judged on a single series, with Agarkar emphasising a balance of experience and youth for the team's future.
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