Recent shocking recent retirements from Test cricket, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have shifted their focus exclusively to the One Day International (ODI) format. With the 2027 ODI World Cup on the horizon, both players are expected to play pivotal roles in India’s preparations for the tournament and this two champions has retired just before so exactly many ifs and buts lies behind it but before that lets have a look for the Indians series
Lets have a look of India’s ODI Schedule till 2027 World Cup
According to the International Cricket Council’s Future Tours Programmed, India is slated to play 27 ODIs before 2027 World Cup to be held in South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. The upcoming fixtures are as follows:
- August 2025: Tour of Bangladesh – 3 ODIs
- October–November 2025: Tour of Australia – 3 ODIs
- November–December 2025: Home series against South Africa – 3 ODIs
- January 2026: Home series against New Zealand – 3 ODIs
- June 2026: Home series against Afghanistan – 3 ODIs
- July 2026: Tour of England – 3 ODIs
- September–October 2026: Home series against West Indies – 3 ODIs
- October–December 2026: Tour of New Zealand – 3 ODIs
- January 2027: Home series against Sri Lanka – 3 ODIs
Future Prospects for Kohli and Sharma
After stepping away from Test cricket, both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have not announced immediate plans to retire. Their recent successes, including India’s T20 World Cup win in 2024 and the Champions Trophy victory in 2025, highlight their continued value to the team.
Gautam Gambhir, India’s head coach, has expressed confidence in their abilities to contribute meaningfully up to the 2027 World Cup, emphasizing the importance of their experience and leadership .
As of now, both players are expected to be integral to India’s ODI setup, aiming to cap their illustrious careers with a World Cup triumph in 2027.