They last played for India in Match 2025.
Indian batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who currently play just in the 50-over format for the country, will have to face an increased wait time to don the tricolour again. They were expected to return for the Bangladesh tour next month for a white-ball series comprising three ODIs and as many T20Is. But as per the latest confirmation by the BCCI, the bilateral series has been postponed to September 2026.
The announcement follows just days after Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam spoke about the uncertainty surrounding the tour.
BCCI statement reads, “This decision has been reached following discussions between the two boards, taking into account the international cricketing commitments and scheduling convenience of both teams,” the BCCI said in a statement. The BCB looks forward to welcoming India in September 2026 for this eagerly anticipated series. Revised dates and fixtures for the tour will be announced in due course.”
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Given that the Bangladesh tour is off for now, India’s next ODI assignment will be two months later in Australia. The Men in Blue will play three ODIs and five T20Is. The series will start with the ODI leg on October 19. The duo will feature for the first time since the Champions Trophy 2025 win earlier this year.
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The tour will be key for India’s preparations for the next two major ICC events – the 2026 T20I World and the 2027 ODI World Cup. India won the previous edition of the T20I World Cup. However, they faced heartbreak in the ODI event in 2023 after losing the summit clash against the Aussies.
This will thus be a final chance at redemption for India’s two biggest cricketing stars. They will look to add another feather to their already illustrious international careers before pulling the curtains.
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