Veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will not be part of the T20I action, having retired from the shortest format in 2024. Their next competitive appearances will come in the Indian Premier League, which runs from March 26 to May 31. Kohli will represent the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while Rohit Sharma will lead the Mumbai Indians in his hunt for a sixth IPL title. Notably, it was India’s first home ODI defeat after winning the toss since October 2022 and New Zealand’s first-ever bilateral ODI series win in India. After taking a 1-0 lead, India failed to close out the series, allowing the Kiwis to bounce back strongly and win the next two matches.
With England visiting for a full ODI contest, the next cricket match series will serve as a crucial platform for India’s senior core to reassert dominance and set the tone for the rest of the 2026 white-ball calendar. The three-match series will mark Kohli and Rohit’s immediate return to competitive cricket for India. Pre-match insights highlight recent form, tactical battles, and historical head-to-head trends, giving context to what promises to be an intense showdown. Venue details, schedules, and expected line-ups complete the preview for cricket enthusiasts.
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Asked to bat first, the five-time U19 WC-winning team lost two wickets for just 12 runs. DD Sports has been the traditional broadcaster for Indian cricket fans, continuing to air key matches involving the national team. This channel ensures accessibility for audiences without cable or extensive online subscriptions, focusing on games of national interest. When the India national team is on international tours, especially in countries like England and Australia, Sony Sports Network (Sony Liv, Sony ESPN, as well as channels Ten & Six) provides detailed match coverage. Their expert analysts and commentators ensure a quality viewing experience for fans of the India national team.
From powerplays to super overs, every run, wicket, and turning point is captured in real-time. Fans can track current scores, run rates, and projected targets, along with detailed head-to-head comparisons and previous encounter highlights. Whether it’s T20s, ODIs, or Test matches, our live coverage ensures you never miss a moment of the action. Insights into player performances, team strategies, and crucial match milestones give cricket enthusiasts the full picture, helping them stay ahead of the game while enjoying the thrill of live cricket. After wrapping up their tour of England, the Indian cricket team will enjoy a rare and much-needed break.
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Star Sports covers ICC tournaments and home series involving the national team. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma played all three ODIs for India in the three-match series against New Zealand, which ended with the Men in Blue’s defeat with a scoreline of 1-2 on Sunday, January 18. The Asia Cup will begin from 9 September 2025, and the final will be played on 28 September 2025. All the matches of the Asia Cup 2025 will be played in the Dubai International Stadium only. The Indian Cricket Team will start their opening matches in the Asia Cup, 2025, on September 10 against the United Arab Emirates in Dubai.
- Interestingly, this break wouldn’t have happened if the white-ball series between India and Bangladesh hadn’t been mutually postponed.
- Fans will be eager to watch Virat Kohli in the upcoming ODI matches as he continues with his excellent form.
- He missed his 54th century in the first game by seven runs as he got out for 93 runs.
- DD Sports has been the traditional broadcaster for Indian cricket fans, continuing to air key matches involving the national team.
While Kohli amassed a total of 240 runs in India’s first ODI series of calendar year 2026, Rohit could only register scores of 26, 24 and 11 in three ODIs. After the Afghanistan series, India will tour England in July for a three-match ODI series, starting July 14 at Edgbaston. The next India game is being shown live on Discovery+ Premium and TNT Sports 1.
Most senior players from the England tour are expected to be rested, with Suryakumar Yadav stepping in to lead the squad. Notably, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will not feature, as both retired from T20Is after India’s triumphant run in the 2024 T20 World Cup. This series presents the last chance for both teams to refine their strategies before the global tournament. Captain Suryakumar will be eager to regain his batting form ahead of leading the team in their World Cup title defense, which commences on February 7. Following the ODI setback, India will move away from the 50-over format for the next few months.
Rohit Sharma would want to forget the recently concluded series and look ahead to the upcoming challenges as he managed to score only 61 runs in three matches. But come September, it’s game on — with the Asia Cup, followed by a long stretch of international commitments against the West Indies, Australia, and South Africa. Iyer last participated in a T20I in December 2023 against Australia at home, before being sidelined from India’s plans in this format. He has not played any T20 cricket since last year’s IPL final and also missed the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy while recovering from a spleen injury. The batter has returned to domestic cricket in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Mumbai and is currently playing in the ongoing ODI series.
