There has been speculation about the international futures of veteran team India batsmen Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in one day international (ODI). However, the Control Board for Cricket in India (BCCI) has no immediate plan to take any decision about two star players.
In August, India’s ODI series against Bangladesh was canceled, making Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma a return to international cricket. In Blue, men will play their next ODI against Australia from 19 to 25 October. Rohit and Virat will be around 40 years old by the time of 2027 ODI World Cup.
BCCI 2027 Consider Post-Post-Kohli and Rohit Sharma era before World Cup
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retired from T20Is after India’s 2024 World Cup victory. The two recently bid farewell to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England to test cricket before 2025.
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According to a report by Dainik Jagran, BCCI is trying to move beyond two stallwarts keeping in mind the 2027 World Cup. In October, their final outings may be in the white-ball chain format between India and Australia.
The report further states that if Kohli and Rohit want to play by 2027, they will need to participate in the Vijay Hazare Trophy to be eligible for matches and selection-a situation that may motivate them to retire.
BCCI focuses on Asia Cup 2025 and T20 World Cup 2026
For the development of a source of BCCI, Pravi told PTI that the board is not concerned about the ODI futures of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. BCCI’s priority is selecting the strongest squad for the Asia Cup, making sure that all players are fit and ready.
“Obviously, if they take into account (Rohit and Kohli), they will tell BCCI Brass as they had done before the England Test Tour. But from the point of view of an Indian team, the next major assignment is the T20 World Cup in February and before the immediate focus will be on sending the best team to the Asia Cup T20, which are fit and available to all players.”
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma last played for India in the Champions Trophy 2025
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma last played for India in the Champions Trophy 2025, where India removed the title. Kohli scored 84 runs in the group phase against Pakistan and in the semi -finals against Australia. Rohit scored 76 runs in the final against New Zealand, earning the Player of the Match Award.
Both players have not played competitive cricket since the conclusion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Kohli, who is now living in London, has resumed indoor training. Rohit, who spent his IPL break in the UK, is back to Mumbai and is expected to start training soon.
Kohli has played seven Odis in 2025, scoring an average of 275 runs in 45.83, including a century and two fifties. Rohit played eight ODIs, scored 302 runs at 37.75, with a century and a fifty.
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