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Rohit Sharma is set to make a surprise return to competitive cricket by playing for India A in an unofficial ODI series against Australia A starting September 30, 2025, ahead of the official ODI series between India and Australia scheduled for October 19. Sharma, who retired from Test cricket earlier this year, has been training intensively to regain match fitness after a break since the IPL 2025 ended in June. His last international appearance was in the Champions Trophy final in March 2025. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) deferred other series in August, giving players rest after a long Test series against England. Sharma’s participation in the India A series is seen as preparation for his anticipated comeback in the senior ODI team. He currently ranks second in the ICC ODI batting rankings and aims to continue playing until the 2027 World Cup. This return follows a period of speculation about his international future and retirement plans in the 50-over format. Sharma will replace SBK Singh as Delhi Police Commissioner, effective immediately, according to a Home Ministry order. IPS Satish Golcha, a 1992 batch officer, has been appointed to this post, replacing Singh who was acting… (Updated 21 Aug 2025, 19:38 IST; source: link)