Both Virat and Rohit have retired from test match cricket and T20. They still continue playing One Day International, fifty-over format and are even selected for the upcoming ODI series against Australia. The three-match series begins on 19th October 2025, but the BCCI has given a clear signal that the selection of both the veterans will be on merit.
Shubnam Gill Is The New ODI Captain Of India
Rohit Sharma is replaced by Shubham Gill as the new captain for the upcoming ODI series against Australia, and it’s also India’s plan for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli want to play the 2027 ODI World Cup. But given the current scenario, that looks unlikely. Both the legends played their last ODI in March 2025.
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Ex-Cricketers Also Vocal With Same Views
Indian legends Sunil Gavaskar and Irfan Pathan also want both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in domestic cricket tournaments like the Deodhar Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy to keep them match fit. Gavaskar and Pathan said Rohit Sharma and Kohli must play domestic cricket. If they don’t, reaching the 2027 World Cup will be difficult.
Both The Legends Are Ageing
Rohit Sharma is 38 now, and Virat Kohli is 36, and they will be 40 and 38, respectively, by 2027. BCCI is already planning for the big event in 2027, and Rohit and Kohli may not fit into their plans. People know Kohli for his fitness, and Rohit Sharma is working hard to stay fit, but the BCCI and Ajit Ajarkar have made their intentions very clear. Even Sunil Gavaskar is pretty vocal regarding their selection for the 2027 World Cup. He believes it will be a tough task for both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to secure a spot in the 2027 ODI World Cup team. Rohit Kohli’s future in the Indian squad appears very challenging.
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