Overview

• A Dainik Jagran report suggests Kohli and Sharma could retire after India’s three-match ODI series in Australia this October instead of playing through to the 2027 World Cup.
• The BCCI has not set a retirement date or announced any decision on their ODI futures during preparations for the Asia Cup and T20 World Cup.
• Board sources say Kohli and Sharma must compete in the Vijay Hazare Trophy domestic one-day tournament to remain in contention for future ODI selection.
• Former India captain Sourav Ganguly emphasized that continued selection should depend on performance and denied knowledge of any fixed retirement plans.
• An ICC promotional poster featuring Rohit Sharma drew fan speculation about a 2027 World Cup captaincy extension before it was quietly removed.