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News India Live, Digital Desk: The two biggest pillars of Indian cricket Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli Now he is at a new and final stage of his career. After retiring from T20 International (2024) and Test cricket (2025), the full attention of these two legends is now 2027 ODI World Cup But it is. BCCI has prepared a very busy and ‘ODI-heavy’ schedule for this ‘Mission 2027’, so that the ‘Ro-Ko’ pair can maintain their rhythm.
‘Power-packed’ schedule of 18 ODI matches in 2026
According to reports, in the year 2026, the Indian team will 18 ODI matches Will play. The special thing is that BCCI, along with other cricket boards, is also considering converting some T20 matches into ODIs so that the preparations for the World Cup can be strengthened.
Major series and schedule (2026):
June 2026 (vs Afghanistan): 3 match ODI series at home. (1st ODI: June 14, Dharamshala; Second ODI: June 17, Lucknow).
July 2026 (vs England): Tour of England, where 3 important ODIs will be played (Birmingham, Cardiff and Lord’s).
September 2026 (vs Bangladesh): 3-match ODI series (India tour of Bangladesh).
September-October 2026 (vs West Indies): The thrill of 3 ODI matches on home grounds.
October-November 2026 (vs New Zealand): Tour of New Zealand. According to reports, the number of ODI matches can be increased by reducing the number of T20 matches here.
December 2026 (vs Sri Lanka): The year will end with 3 ODI matches against Sri Lanka at home.
Why is this ‘one-day-only’ plan necessary?
Rhythm and Fitness: After being pulled from Tests and T20Is, Rohit and Virat may lack match practice. More ODI matches will help him adjust to the pace of the 50-over format.
New Zealand’s proposal: The New Zealand Cricket Board has requested BCCI to increase the number of ODI matches in view of commercial benefits and fan demand, so that they can see ‘Ro-Ko’ play in their country for the last time.
Team Combination: It is the priority of the team management to coordinate these senior players with Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan and other youngsters for the 2027 World Cup.
What is special for the fans of Rohit-Virat?
Since both of them will now be seen in only one format, every ODI match will be like an ‘event’ for the fans. The 2026 calendar ensures that before the World Cup, both these giants will have at least 21-27 ODI Must have played matches, so that they have enough experience for the mega event to be held in South Africa.