Is This Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s Last ODI Series? Full Truth Behind the Australia Tour Buzz
Indian cricket is once again surrounded by controversy. The buzz across social media is that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma might be nearing the end of their international careers. But is this ongoing ODI series against Australia truly their farewell tour? Let’s uncover the complete story.
Kohli’s Tweet Creates a Storm
As soon as Virat Kohli landed in Australia, he posted a tweet that shook the internet. He wrote —
“The only time you truly fail is when you decide to give up.”
The message was inspirational, but fans interpreted it differently. Many believe Kohli hinted that he is not planning to retire from ODIs anytime soon.
The tweet quickly went viral, amassing over 7 million views, and sparked debates across the cricketing world.
Gambhir’s Absence Raises Eyebrows
Reports suggest that India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir did not travel on the same flight as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to Australia.
While all players were in Delhi, Gambhir chose not to travel with the main squad initially. This fueled speculation that the relationship between the coach and the senior players isn’t entirely smooth.
Team Management Wanted Retirement Announcement
Sources reveal that the team management wanted both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to announce their ODI retirement before the Australia tour.
The idea was to give them a grand farewell and allow younger players to take over. However, both players refused to make such an announcement — a decision that didn’t sit well with the management.
Rohit and Virat Stand Firm — “We’re Not Retiring Yet”
Both stalwarts have made their stance clear: they’re not ready to leave ODI cricket.
This situation mirrors what happened in Test cricket, where both were reportedly pressured into announcing retirement after a dip in form.
Sources say they were told they might be dropped if they didn’t step down voluntarily, which ultimately led to their exit from Test cricket.
Form Protects Them from Being Dropped
In ODIs, however, the situation is different. Both players are still in excellent form.
Kohli performed brilliantly in the Champions Trophy, while Rohit Sharma led India to victory as captain. With consistent performances, the management has no valid reason to drop them.
As long as they keep scoring runs, removing them from the team seems impossible.
Management Eyeing New Faces
The selectors are also grooming young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal for future roles.
He may get a chance to open in one or two games during the Australia series — but only if Rohit Sharma struggles with form. Until then, the senior duo remains untouchable.
Conclusion — The Journey Isn’t Over Yet
Despite rumors, this is not the last ODI series for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Both are expected to continue representing India as long as they perform well.
Yes, there are tensions within the management, but the legends are far from done — their journey in Indian cricket continues.