Indian cricket stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have announced their retirement from Test cricket. They had already stopped playing T20 Internationals after winning the World Cup last year. Now, they will only be playing One Day Internationals (ODIs). Since not many ODIs are played these days, they won’t be seen playing for India as often.
End of an Era: Limited Appearances for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
With the T20 World Cup coming up in 2026, most teams are focusing more on the shortest format of the game. ODIs have become less common, with only a few three-match series being played. Still, India is set to play six ODIs this year, and that’s when Kohli and Rohit are expected to return to international cricket.
India will tour Bangladesh in August for three ODIs and three T20Is. Kohli and Rohit are likely to be part of the ODI matches, which begin on August 17. The first two games will be played in Dhaka at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, and the final match will be held on August 23 in Chattogram at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium. All matches will start at 9:30 AM IST.
After the series in Bangladesh, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be back on the field on October 19 when India plays against Australia in an away series. India will tour Australia for three ODIs followed by five T20Is, with the ODIs happening first.
The three ODIs will be played in Perth, Adelaide, and Sydney on October 19, 23, and 25, in that order.
In total, India will play nine ODIs in 2025, with three matches each against Bangladesh, Australia, and South Africa.
India’s ODI schedule in 2025
1) India tour of Bangladesh starting August 17
2) India tour of Australia starting October 19
3) South Africa tour of India starting November 30
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