Delhi: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, two legendary Indian cricket players, are in the headlines once again. This time the subject of discussion is the possible end of his ODI career. According to reports, Australia tour in October could prove to be the last series of these two ODI career. However, no official statement in this matter has come from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Have already retired before Test and T20I

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have already retired from Test and T20I cricket. At the moment, both are active in ODI format only. Both of them had earlier expressed a desire to play till the 2027 ODI World Cup, but this decision would depend entirely on their fitness and form.

There may be change after Australia tour

According to a BCCI source, in the three -match ODI series against Australia, both of them can last wearing Team India’s blue jersey. Keeping in mind the board 2027 World Cup, now plans to give more opportunities to young players.

Performance in domestic cricket will be mandatory

Sources say that if Rohit and Virat want to continue ODI career even after Australia tour, they will have to perform well in domestic tournaments like Vijay Hazare Trophy. Earlier too, the BCCI had asked them to play Ranji Trophy to maintain a place in the Test team, but both had to retire from Test cricket due to disappointing performance.

Rohit’s command of captaincy

There is a possibility that the ODI team’s captaincy on Australia tour will be in the hands of Rohit Sharma. This year he won India in the Champions Trophy, where New Zealand was defeated in the final. According to reports, the BCCI wants that before the tour of Australia, both the players should take a clear decision on their ODI future.