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BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla confirmed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli remain active in ODIs and dismissed retirement rumors ahead of India's October series in Australia.
- BCCI vice‑president Rajeev Shukla dismissed farewell series talk ahead of India's Australia ODIs from October 19 to 25, saying `They haven't retired, haven't they?`
- Fans and reports began speculating because Kohli and Rohit ended their T20I careers last year after the 2024 T20 World Cup and stepped away from Tests this year, fueling possible farewell talk.
- The BCCI reiterated that it never tells players to retire and has no immediate plans for farewells, deciding commemorations only when the time is right, Shukla said.
- Both players are expected to be in India's ODI squad for Australia , having resumed training and remaining fit, reducing farewell urgency.
- Looking toward the 2027 World Cup, Shukla said Kohli and Rohit remain vital to India’s 50-over plans, with Rohit stating his `dream is to play till 2027 World Cup`.
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Virat Kohli is practicing at the historic Lord's Cricket Ground in London. Kohli may be a part of the Indian ODI team on the Australia tour, where the Men in Blue have to play three ODI matches.
BCCI vice-president opens up on farewell match for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, 'Why are you worried?'
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's appearances on the cricket field have been sparse now as they have retired from Tests and T20Is. Amidst speculations around their future in ODI cricket, the BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla was asked about a farewell match for the duo. Here's his response:
‘Retire Kanha Huye?’ BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla Addresses Retirement and Farewell Talk for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Amid Speculation Over Their ODI Futures (Watch Video) | 🏏 LatestLY
Of late, there has been a lot of speculation doing the rounds over Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's ODI futures with rumours stating that the two greats might not be in India's plans for the next ICC ODI World Cup that would be held in 2027. Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have already retired from T20Is and Test cricket. 🏏 ‘Retire Kanha Huye?’ BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla Addresses Retirement and Farewell Talk for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sh…
‘When did they retire?’: BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla dismisses Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli farewell series talks
BCCI vice-president Shukla dismissed all talks about a rumoured farewell series and affirmed that both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli remain very much in the 50-over scheme of things as the Men in Blue charter their plans for the next ODI World Cup in late 2027.
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli not retiring soon, farewell talks premature: Rajeev Shukla
BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla dismissed speculation over Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s futures, saying that retirement and farewell talks are premature at the moment. Kohli and Rohit have already retired from T20Is and Tests.
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