Ganguly on Kohli and Rohit’s ODI Future
Could the Australia Series Be Their Last?
There’s been a lot of talk about Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma possibly retiring from One Day Internationals after India’s three-match series against Australia in October 2025. The two have already stepped away from Tests and T20Is. Kohli retired from Tests in May 2025, and both ended their T20I careers after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Ganguly Says He Hasn’t Heard Anything
Speaking at an event in Ahmedabad, former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said he doesn’t know if the rumours are true. He believes their performances should decide how long they keep playing.
“I’m not aware of this, can’t comment. Whoever does well will play. If they do well, they should continue,” he said.
Ganguly also spoke highly of both players’ ODI records and their recent contributions, including helping India win the Champions Trophy earlier this year.
“Kohli’s one-day record is phenomenal, and so is Rohit’s. They’ve both been excellent in white-ball cricket,” he added.
What the Reports Are Saying
Some reports claim the BCCI isn’t planning to include Kohli and Rohit in its 2027 ODI World Cup plans. According to these, both might need to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, India’s domestic one-day competition starting in December 2025, if they want to stay in contention.
That requirement could be a sign that the Australia series will be their last in ODIs.
End of an Era?
If the reports are right, the Australia series would be the final chapter of their ODI careers. Both have been central to India’s success for more than a decade, and their absence would leave a big gap in the team.