Former India all -rounder Yuvraj Singh He has opened about their future with senior players and teams like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Yuvraj Singh said that he is not in a position to suggest changes for Rohit and Virat, adding that criticism often comes when players go through some patch.
Team management is considering the phase of infection by supporting young talent instead of relying on senior players. According to reports, Rohit and Virat may retire from international cricket after the ODI series against Australia at the end of 2025, both are unlikely to facilitate 2027 World Cup plans.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Eye Eye and retired from Test
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Already retired from T20i and tests, which leave ODIs as their only active format. However, maintaining extreme performance can be a challenge to maintain extreme performance during specialized characteristic in a format.
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India last played a ODI in 2025 during its Champions Trophy Triumph. The BCCI postponed the White-Ball series against Bangladesh, which delayed Rohit and Virat’s return. India will play an ODI series in October-November on a tour of Australia next time.
Meanwhile, BCCI revised its guidelines after a 1-3 defeat in Australia at the 2024–25 border-Gavaskar Trophy. The board made domestic cricket mandatory for contracted players. In this policy shift, senior stars like Kohli and Rohit were seen in 2024-25 Ranji Trophy.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s last outing for India came in ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma last played for India during the 2025 Champions Trophy campaign. Rohit scored 76 runs in 83 balls in the final New Zealand And won the Player of the Match Award. Kohli ended as the fifth largest run-song of the tournament with 218 runs at an average of around 55.
Both announced their retirement from Test cricket just before the five -match series taken in England. India will start its ODI series against Australia on 19 October, hosting Perth, Adelaide and Sydney matches.
The series is not only a return to India in the 50 -over format after a long gap, but also part of their preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup in Africa.
In particular, the Vijay Hazare Trophy will be played in the December-January window, matching the one-day fixtures of India’s home against South Africa, New Zealand and Afghanistan.
I am not in a position to suggest change for Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma – Yuvraj Singh
Yuvraj Singh said that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Is a huge experience. He emphasized that criticism is common when players go through a dip in form. Yuvraj Singh said that the pair is like a family for them, and they feel that it is their responsibility to support them rather than joining criticism.
“I am not in a position to make any changes in Virat or Rohit. They have played more cricket than me. I can only share their opinion. When a player is not performing, it is very easy to criticize, but supporting them is a real challenge. The media’s job is to criticize; My job is to support them. They are like my brothers, they are my families.
What does Yuvraj Singh change Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
“I am not in a position to make any changes in Virat or Rohit. They have played more cricket than me. I can only share my opinion. When a player is not performing, it is very easy to criticize, but is supporting … pic.twitter.com/6iivo4ddwp
– ((@rushiii_12) August 18, 2025
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