Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retired from T20I cricket following India’s T20 World Cup 2024 victory in Barbados. The next day, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja also announced his retirement from the shortest format, signaling a shift towards younger talent.
However, all three players remain dedicated to representing India in ODIs and Tests. BCCI secretary Jay Shah acknowledged India’s transition phase in cricket and suggested that Virat and Rohit could feature in the Indian squad for the Champions Trophy 2025.
‘The transition has already occurred with the retirement of three greats,’ Shah informed reporters, noting the exits of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja from T20I cricket.
‘Our goal is to win the World Test Championship final and Champions Trophy with the current squad, including senior players.’
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Following Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya emerges as the top candidate to captain India in T20Is. The all-rounder, with leadership experience from guiding Gujarat Titans to an IPL title, led the Indian team in T20Is in 2023.
Shah stated, ‘The selectors will determine the captaincy, to be announced after their discussion. Regarding Hardik, despite questions on his form, selectors trusted him, and he delivered.’
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On Sunday, the BCCI announced a ₹125 crore prize for the Indian cricket team following their T20 World Cup victory in Barbados, ending an 11-year ICC trophy drought.
