If seen at this time, there are many great players in Team India, who are showing amazing game in all three formats. This is the reason why BCCI is constantly giving opportunities to these players, because they have faith in these young players, who can perform similarly for India for the next 10 to 15 years. In view of this, two veteran players of Team India can announce their retirement after 2025.
In fact, after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 title, both of them announced their retirement from the T20 format. If both these players also distance themselves from the ODI format, then it is certain that they will focus only on the Test format. However, there is still 2 years left in the ODI World Cup and 2 years is a very long time.
Rohit Sharma
Keeping his future in mind, Rohit Sharma can distance himself from the ODI format because he is 37 years old at the moment and by the next World Cup he will be 40 years old. In such a situation, it will not be possible for him to play with this fitness in the World Cup. He has already retired from T20 and now he may be seen playing only in Tests.
One of the biggest reasons for this is that in ODIs, India has a lot of options for openers who can replace Rohit in the future. This is the reason why BCCI does not need to worry much about this.
Virat Kohli
36-year-old Virat Kohli has established himself as one of the best batsmen in the ODI format. Despite this, he can say goodbye to this format. India has to play the next ODI World Cup in 2027, in view of which the selectors will definitely be looking for new players in place of Virat because by that time Virat Kohli will be 39 years old. In such a situation, Virat Kohli can sideline himself for the purpose of bringing new players.
Let us tell you that Virat Kohli has played in all three formats for Team India for a long time, but now BCCI is thinking of giving a chance to young players. Many times Virat Kohli is not seen in that kind of rhythm on the field, after which he is also criticized a lot. This is the reason why an important decision can be taken regarding this.
