Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has identified young opener Abhishek Sharma as a long-term replacement for captain Rohit Sharma in the national ODI team, according to a report by Deepanjan Mitra in The Cricket News published on October 31, 2026.
Singh, a key member of India's 2011 World Cup-winning squad, outlined his reasoning for viewing the left-handed batter as a natural heir to the opening slot currently occupied by Rohit Sharma. The endorsement comes as India plan for the future beyond the 37-year-old skipper's tenure.
Abhishek Sharma, 24, has impressed in domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League with his aggressive stroke-play at the top of the order. His elevation to the senior ODI setup would represent a significant transition for India's batting lineup.
