Summary
India's cricket team will start a series of one-day international (ODI) matches in Australia on Sunday. There is a lot of focus on whether star players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will continue playing in future ODIs, as they near the end of their careers.
Key Facts
- India begins an ODI series against Australia on Sunday.
- Kohli and Rohit, key players, might be nearing the end of their international careers.
- Both players have retired from T20 and Test cricket formats.
- The 2026 T20 World Cup will be hosted by India and Pakistan.
- The next 50-over World Cup will be in 2027, cohosted by South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.
- Kohli is 36 years old, and Rohit is 38, raising questions about their future in the team.
- Ravindra Jadeja, another Indian player, has been dropped from the upcoming 50-overs squad.
- Crowds in Australia will include many fans from local Indian communities.