Virat, Rohit to Play Just 18 ODI Days for India in 2026! Note Team India's Schedule Now

• Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have retired from T20Is (2024) and Tests (2025), focusing solely on ODI cricket for Team India.
• Despite their excellent form and ambition for the 2027 ODI World Cup, they will play only 18 days of ODI cricket for India in 2026.
• Team India's 2026 ODI schedule includes series against New Zealand (twice), Afghanistan, England, West Indies, and Sri Lanka.
• The first ODI series of 2026 is against New Zealand, starting January 11, with selection for the series on January 3.
• Both players are in superb form, with Virat scoring centuries and Rohit hitting half-centuries and a century in recent matches.

Why It Matters: Virat and Rohit will have limited ODI appearances for India in 2026, playing only 18 days.