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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is in no hurry to make a decision on the ODI future of veteran batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the Indian media reported on Tuesday.
According to reports, the board’s immediate focus remains on the shortest format, with a decision on the two stalwarts expected only after the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Kohli and Rohit last turned out for India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where both played crucial roles in the title-winning campaign.
Kohli scored 218 runs in five innings at an average of 54.50, while Rohit added 180 runs, providing vital starts. India defeated New Zealand in the final to lift the trophy.
With Virat Kohli now 36 and Rohit Sharma 38, the debate around transitioning to younger players ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 has gathered momentum.
Earlier, reports suggested that both players would retire from ODIs later this year, following their exits from Test and T20I cricket, with the home ODI series against Australia in October 2025 set to be their farewell.
However, those claims have now been dismissed in light of the BCCI’s latest stance.
Reports also indicate that the board does not currently see Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as part of the core plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
According to reports, to remain in contention beyond the Australia series, they may be required to feature in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, India’s domestic one-day competition, starting in December 2025.
