The legendary duo Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma—two of the biggest names in Indian cricket—recently shared a warm moment before departing for the upcoming India vs Australia 2025 series. With a combined global fan base larger than that of many teams, the pair has carried Indian cricket to remarkable heights over the past decade.
As India prepares for the limited-overs tour of Australia beginning October 19, a new era is unfolding. Shubman Gill has taken over as ODI captain, signaling the transition to the next generation of Indian cricket leadership. Meanwhile, ongoing speculation surrounds the future of both Kohli and Rohit, who currently play only the ODI format and are rumored to be nearing retirement.
In a heartwarming moment captured by the BCCI, Rohit was seen bowing to Kohli before the two shared a hug as they left for Australia. The video quickly went viral, symbolizing mutual respect between two modern greats.
India will play three ODIs followed by five T20Is Down Under, with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma set to feature in the ODI leg. The series marks a crucial step in preparing for the next ODI World Cup cycle, under Gill’s leadership.
The ODI series kicks off on October 19, followed by matches on October 23 and October 25. The T20I series will run from October 29 to November 8.
The last time fans saw Kohli and Rohit in action together was during the Champions Trophy 2025, where India remained unbeaten and Rohit was named Player of the Match in the final. Since then, both have retired from Test and T20I formats, focusing solely on ODIs.
Earlier this month, chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed that he had informed Rohit about the captaincy change, with Shubman Gill now leading the team toward the 2027 World Cup in South Africa.
As India begins a new chapter, fans are eager to see how Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma perform in what could be one of their final international tours together.
