When Will Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Play for India Next? Upcoming ODI Schedule and Details

Following the conclusion of India’s three-match One Day International tour of England, attention has turned to the immediate playing future of veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. With India facing an extensive 50-over calendar extending through late 2026 and into early 2027, both cricketers are widely expected to return to national duty for the upcoming home series against the West Indies, pending official squad announcements.

What Happened

India recently concluded an ODI series against England, which the hosts claimed by a 2-1 margin. The decisive third encounter took place at Lord’s on July 19, 2026, marking England’s first ODI series triumph over India since 2018 and their eighth victory in 22 attempts overall. Shubman Gill served as India’s captain during the ODI leg of the tour.

Rohit Sharma experienced a testing start to the English tour, registering scores of 11 and 26 across the opening two games. However, he rebounded strongly in the series finale at Lord’s, compiling 138 runs off 110 deliveries. The innings represented his 34th ODI century, though it ended in defeat after England amassed 387 for 3—the highest List A score recorded at Lord’s—to secure a 27-run victory. Rohit finished the tour with 175 runs. Across 27 career ODIs in England, he has aggregated 1,428 runs, the highest aggregate by any overseas cricketer in English ODI history.

Virat Kohli also displayed positive form during the assignment, accumulating 144 runs across the three matches with an average of 48 and a strike rate of 101.71. He struck two half-centuries, including a score of 74 in the third match at Lord’s, which marked his 133rd score of fifty or more in ODI cricket. Kohli currently ranks second among overseas batters in England’s ODI history, having tallied 1,349 runs on English pitches.

Key Highlights

• England secured the three-match ODI series 2-1, finishing with a win at Lord’s on July 19, 2026.
• Shubman Gill captained the Indian team during the ODI series against England.
• Rohit Sharma compiled 175 runs across the series, highlighted by a knock of 138 from 110 balls at Lord’s.
• Rohit holds the record for the most ODI runs by an overseas player in England with 1,428 runs across 27 appearances.
• Virat Kohli scored 144 runs at an average of 48, recording his 133rd score of 50-plus in ODIs during the final match.
• Kohli stands second among overseas batters on English soil in ODIs with 1,349 runs.
• India’s next assignment is a three-match home series against the West Indies scheduled to begin on September 27, 2026.

Why This Matters

The upcoming schedule provides substantial 50-over game time for the national setup after the series loss in England. Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli demonstrated run-scoring capability during the tour, particularly in the high-scoring decider at Lord’s. Their presence remains a major focal point for India’s upcoming ODI commitments as the team seeks to build continuity across multiple bilateral engagements through early 2027.

What to Watch Next

Official squad selection remains awaited to confirm whether Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be named for the three-match home series against the West Indies. That series begins on September 27, 2026, in Thiruvananthapuram, followed by matches in Guwahati on September 30 and New Chandigarh on October 3.

Following the West Indies contest, India’s ODI schedule comprises:

• A five-match away series in New Zealand: Auckland (November 4), Wellington (November 7), Hamilton (November 10), and Mount Maunganui (November 13 and November 15, 2026).
• A three-match home series against Sri Lanka: Delhi (December 13), Bengaluru (December 16), and Ahmedabad (December 19, 2026).
• A three-match home series against Zimbabwe: Eden Gardens (January 3), Hyderabad (January 6), and Wankhede (January 9, 2027).

Frequently Asked Questions

When is India’s next ODI match?

India’s next scheduled ODI is a day-night encounter against the West Indies on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Thiruvananthapuram.

Are Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli officially confirmed for the West Indies series?

Both players are mostly expected to feature in the home series against the West Indies, but official selection confirmation has not yet been announced.

How did Rohit Sharma perform in the recent series against England?

Rohit scored 175 runs across three matches, including 138 off 110 balls at Lord’s, making it his 34th ODI hundred.

What were Virat Kohli’s statistics in the England ODI tour?

Kohli scored 144 runs in three matches at an average of 48 and a strike rate of 101.71, recording two half-centuries.

Source: Crictracker