BCCI Confirms Kohli and Sharma's Availability for ODI Series Against Australia
Indian Team Set to Tour Australia for ODI Series
The Indian cricket team is gearing up for a tour of Australia, where they will compete in a three-match ODI series. Fans are eager to see star players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in action. However, a pressing question remains: will these two legends participate in the ODIs for India?
There are speculations that both players are aiming to compete in the 2027 ODI World Cup, with hopes of leading India to another championship. Yet, the question of their availability until then is still uncertain. For now, the focus is on whether they will feature in the upcoming ODIs, and the BCCI has provided a significant update on this matter.
BCCI Vice President Clears Doubts About Kohli and Sharma's ODI Future
BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla has addressed the uncertainty surrounding the ODI futures of Kohli and Sharma. In a conversation with a media outlet, he confirmed that despite having retired from Test and T20 formats, both players will be available for international ODIs. Shukla emphasized, "I want to make this absolutely clear."
He further stated that the absence of these two great batsmen will always be felt, but it is reassuring for fans that they will be available for ODIs. Following this clarification, hopes have risen that Kohli and Sharma could be seen at the 2027 ODI World Cup, which will take place in South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Current Status of the Indian Team
Currently, the Indian team is on a tour of England, participating in a five-match Test series. So far, they have played three matches, securing one victory and suffering two defeats. The next Test is scheduled to take place in Manchester starting July 23, with the final match set for August 4.
After the England tour, the Indian team will host a Test series against the West Indies. Following this, they will embark on another tour to Australia for a three-match ODI series, where fans hope to see Kohli and Sharma back on the field.
