Indian one -day international Captain Rohit Sharma shared a photo from training, which was joined by former assistant coach Abhishek Nayar. The launch star was seen to interact with Nayar at the Mumbai gym.
Rohit was last played by a competing cricket in the Premier League Indian 1 June. The 38-year-old left from the test cricket In the middle of the IPL 2025 season A was not part of the test party with a new look, led by SHUBMAN GILL for tour after England. Rohit spent his time from sport with his family. He was also seen how he participated in the fifth and last test of the Anderson trophy – Dendulkar between England and India in the oval.
Rohit is expected to lead India in the upcoming ODI series in Australia in October. But speculation is widespread that both Rohit and virat Kohli could say goodbye During an Australian tour. The reports claimed that the team leadership, led by Gautam Gambhir and the selection panel led by Ajit Agarkar, is planning in the future and can approach the World Championship ODI 2027 without a veteran duo.
However, the BCCI source told PTI that the Board of Directors was not in a hurry to decide on the one-day futures Rohit and Kohli and emphasized that the current focus on the T20 World Cup, scheduled for February 2026.
Rohit seems to be intending to regain full condition from his highly anticipated return to a competitive cricket. He previously worked with Abhishek Nayar to improve his skills and improve his condition. Nayar, who is ready to train Warriors in the Women’s Premier League, served as a representative of Gautam Gambhira with the Indian team to the Champions trophies. Before taking the role of assistant coach with Calcutta riders in the IPL 2025 season.
At the beginning of this month, Virat Kohli was seen by training in internal networks in London With assistant coach Gujarat Titans Naeem amin. Kohli, sports beard salts and pepper, caused a wave of speculation on social media. Just a few days before sharing training images, he was photographed with a fan in London and showed his gray beard again.
When will they play Rohit and Kohli?
Although they have not played a competitive cricket, Rohit and Kohli will like the impact in the ODI series in Australia, scheduled from 19 to 25 October.
The couple were originally expected to return to a competitive event during the ODI series against Bangladesh in August, but the series has been postponed for next year.
India is ready to play 27 ODI and Asia Cup in 2027 before the next World ODI Cup. Although there is still enough time before quadrennial event, it remains to find out whether Rohit and Kohli can maintain their form and fitness. After retiring from two of the three international formats, their practice of the match will be limited if they decide to introduce themselves in the domestic cricket.
The reports also suggest that the BCCi and the selection committee could encourage Rohit and Kohli to take part in the Vijay Hazare-Indian home in December and January.
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Published:
Akshay Ramesh
Published on:
August 12, 2025
