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Australia vs India: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in ODI spotlight

Australia vs India: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in ODI spotlight

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.

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