BCCI-Rohit and Virat’s retirement
Dismissing rumors over Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s ODI future, the BCCI stated that it is concentrating on Asia Cup and T20 World Cup preparations.
Following a media report suggesting that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s international careers may come to an end in October of this year, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) responded to rumors regarding their future in the One-Day International format on Sunday. Additionally, two of India’s mainstays will be absent from the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa.
Indian cricket fans were enthralled with rumors about Kohli and Rohit’s futures in international cricket since the England Test series was ended and there would be no more international action until the Asia Cup began in the United Arab Emirates in September. Additionally, a report from Dainik Jagran suggested that Rohit and Kohli would end their ODI careers during this year’s October tour of Australia. According to the report, they would have to compete in India’s domestic List A event, the Vijay Hazare Trophy, to remain match-ready and eligible for selection if they wanted to extend their career until 2027. According to the article, the BCCI’s domestic involvement criterion may force the two to retire.
Regarding cricket players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s ODI careers, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) would not make any snap decisions. Notably, the August ODI series between India and Bangladesh has already been canceled.
The Australia series, which runs from October 19 to 25, will feature the team’s upcoming ODI matches. The fact that Rohit will be 40 and Kohli will be 39 by the 2027 ODI World Cup is a hot topic of conversation.
Their most recent match was in the Champions Trophy.
Virat and Rohit last played together in an ODI at the Champions Trophy in Dubai, when Rohit made a half-century in the final and Kohli scored a century against Pakistan. Since the IPL, neither of the two has participated in any games.
The board rejects media reporting.
According to several media reports, the BCCI may play a last match for both players on October 25 in Sydney. However, board sources denied the rumors. In addition, he stated that between the Australia and South Africa series, there will be three List-A matches between India-A and South Africa-A (November 13, 16, 19, Rajkot). Additionally, there are talks going on regarding the star pair’s involvement in those games.
Given the high level of public interest in the two players, the report went on to say that the BCCI would never make a judgment of this kind in a hurry. Media rumors that the BCCI would offer them a last match in Sydney on October 25 were also debunked by the PTI article. According to a BCCI source with knowledge of the situation, no such conversations have occurred as of yet.
