Kohli, Rohit to Miss T20 Series; Fans Face Long Wait for ODI Return

• Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will not participate in the upcoming 5-match T20 series against New Zealand.
• Fans will have to wait approximately four months to see Kohli and Rohit play for India again in ODIs.
• Both players will feature in IPL 2026, with Kohli for Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rohit for Mumbai Indians.
• Their next potential international appearance for India in ODIs is expected to be in July 2026 during the England tour.
• India's ODI schedule includes series against West Indies, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka later in 2026.

Why It Matters: Kohli and Rohit will skip the T20 series, with their ODI return for India likely in July 2026.