Overview
- Virat Kohli ended the New Zealand ODI series as India’s leading scorer with 240 runs, including a century in the final match, strengthening his case for 2027.
- Rohit Sharma managed 61 runs across three games and 11 in the decider, drawing on-air doubts about his long-term drive from commentator Simon Doull.
- Both players will sit out ODIs until at least June 2026, returning to India duty only after the IPL and other T20 commitments conclude.
- Kohli and Rohit retired from T20 internationals in 2024, so their next competitive cricket will be the IPL, with Kohli at Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rohit at Mumbai Indians.
- India’s management continues to back both as central to the ODI setup, with a potential Afghanistan series in June and later tours seen as key checkpoints before 2027.