Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Kohli and Rohit to Return for India in 2026
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are two of India's best cricket players.
They have been doing really well in recent matches.
They will play for India again in a series against New Zealand starting in January 2026.
After that, they will take a break during the T20 World Cup and then play in the IPL and another important series against England.
These matches are important for India to get ready for the next big cricket tournament, the 2027 World Cup.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma scored 302 and 294 runs respectively in recent series.
They will return to the Indian ODI team for the series against New Zealand starting January 11, 2026.
Both players will take a break during the T20 World Cup in February 2026.
Their next major assignments include IPL 2026 and the ODI series against England in July 2026.
The England series will mark the beginning of India's preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- Who
- Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
- What
- Return to Indian ODI team for series against New Zealand
- When
- Starting January 11, 2026
- Where
- Vadodara, India
- Why
- To lead the team in the ODI format and prepare for the 2027 World Cup
- Players Involved
- Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma
- Upcoming Series
- New Zealand ODIs
- Series Start Date
- January 11, 2026
- Venue
- Vadodara
- Kohli's Recent Performance
- 302 runs against South Africa
- Rohit's Recent Performance
- 294 runs against Australia
- Next Major Assignment
- IPL 2026 and England ODIs
Sources
You Have to Treat Rohit and Kohli Differently, Give Them Space: Bangar
Kohli and Rohit must be treated differently
India vs South Africa: With runs, guidance and star power, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma answer every doubt about their spots for foreseeable future
Sunil Gavaskar on Virat Kohli scoring 100 hundreds: ‘Why not?’
When will India next see Virat Kohli and Rohit don the Indian jersey?
Kohli's Chilly Handshake With Gambhir
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Forced to Play VHT? BCCI Clears Air on Controversy
