Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to Pause International Cricket Until Mid-2026

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have retired from Test and T20I formats, focusing solely on ODIs. After the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand, both are expected to take a break from international cricket for about six months, returning likely during India's ODI series against Afghanistan in June 2026. While Rohit has struggled recently, Kohli has performed strongly. Their future involvement will center on major ODI events and preparations for the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup.