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MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has asked ace Indian duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to call time on their One Day International (ODI) careers, according to an Indian news.
The talismanic duo who have already hung up their boots in the Tests and T20Is are not in the plans of the cricket board for the 2027 ICC World Cup.
According to the report, the BCCI is aiming to include a few youngsters and give them ample time before the marquee event, set to be held in South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.
Consequently, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will likely have to end their careers sooner or later, as per the board’s plans.
Furthermore, the report notes that if Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are keen to feature in the 2027 World Cup, they must participate in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Vijay Hazare Trophy is India’s premier domestic 50-over competition, which will commence from 24 December.
For the unversed, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were pivotal in India’s recent triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy. Kohli made 218 runs from five matches at an excellent average of 54.50.
The batting maestro also hit a classic unbeaten hundred against arch-rivals Pakistan, whereas Sharma scored 180 runs in the same number of matches, including a crucial knock of 76 runs in the final against New Zealand.
India is set to play three ODIs against Australia, set to commence on October 19. They will also tour South Africa at the end of this year to play the same number of 50-over cricket matches.
