“We won’t ask anyone to…”: BCCI Vice-President Rajiv Shukla breaks silence on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s ODI future amid retirement buzz

Cricket Control Council in India (BCCI) Vice president Rajev Chocolate He firmly rejected the rumors surrounding the direct future of Indian cricket icons Rohit Sharma and Firat Kohli. Shukla explained that BCCI follows a clear policy of not overlapping the retirement decisions for the players, stressing that the choice only lies with the cricket players themselves.

His remarks come amid increasing speculation that the ODI series against Australia later this year could serve as Swansong for old warriors, especially after sudden retirement ads from tests earlier in 2025.

The growing concerns about the future of ODI for Rohit Sharma

For weeks, the cricket brothers of the tank were about guessing whether Rohit and Kohli-who could last two of the biggest names in the Indian cricket game-was 50 years old. Understanding deepened after both men of the international T20 after the victory of the World Cup in India in 2024, and then shocked the fans with their sudden test in May 2025. This style led many to assume that ODIS would soon follow their example, which sparked a large -scale debate between critics and anxiety between fans.

Even reports indicate that the October ODI series against Australia may be their farewell. However, the Shukla statement appears to have put these rumors on rest, at least in the near future.

BCCI position: retirement is a personal decision

In a video clip shared UPT20 LEGUE On social media, Shukla made the position of the Council clear. “We will not ask anyone to retire. Retirement is the player’s decision. He asked, urging the masses and the media not to jump to the conclusions.

He reiterated that BCCI respects the independence of its players and has never imposed the time of retirement. By emphasizing this principle, Shukla sought to dispel the uncertainty that dominated the main headlines during the past few weeks.

More importantly, the chocolate was reminded of the Cricket community that both Rohit and Kully are still actively involved in ODIS and continue to perform at the highest level. Kohli, who is still one of the most reliable middle -class fighters in India, did not appear, who are still leading the side in the white cricket game, any signs of slowdown in the field.

“They didn’t retire, right? They are still playing and contributing. Why did their farewell arrange?” Chocolate said, with digging in the ongoing media speculation.

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Early talk about the farewell matches of Rohit and Zirat

BCCI Vice President also rejected calls to organize farewell matches for the duo, describing such discussions as “premature”. Noting their fitness and modern offers, note chocolate: “Virat Kohli is very decent, and Rohit Sharma plays very well. Why do you already talk about their farewell? We will cross the bridge when we come to it.”

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Shukla’s words emphasize the council’s position that as long as the two remain fit and committed, there is no immediate need to discuss their retirement.

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