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Former India captain and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has downplayed reports suggesting Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma could retire from ODI cricket after the three-match series against Australia in October.
The star duo retired from T20I cricket after leading India to victory in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Earlier this year, they also retired from Test cricket.
They have continued to excel in ODI cricket, leading India to victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
However, recent reports from Indian media suggest that the upcoming ODI series against Australia may be their final appearances in this format.
The BCCI is reportedly not considering the duo for their plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Sourav Ganguly, while speaking at an event in Ahmedabad on Sunday, said he was unaware of any such plans and insisted that performance should remain the only criterion for selection.
“I’m not aware of this, can’t comment on this. Whoever does well will play. If they do well, they should continue,” Ganguly said.
The former India captain praised both players for their contributions to the national side, highlighting their key roles in this year’s Champions Trophy triumph.
“Kohli’s one-day record is phenomenal, even Rohit Sharma’s. Both of them are phenomenal in white-ball cricket,” he added.
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