India's white-ball cricketing world could soon see the retirement of its two all-time greats, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Both of them have been named in India's 15-player team for the three-match ODI series against Australia from October 19, 2025. However, rumors are rife that this series might be the start of the end for the legendary pair. The chairman of the selectors for BCCI has recently suggested that neither Rohit nor Kohli is in India's scheme of things for the 2027 World Cup. A report that The Telegraph carried indicates that, when it comes to Rohit and Kohli, India is already in the final stages. The report said: "The plan to put Shubman Gill in charge of the ODI side had been devised much earlier, and the new Test captain’s success in England only helped the selectors and the team management’s cause. The blueprint, devised by Ajit Agarkar and Gautam Gambhir, was kept a closely guarded secret and got the approval of the power-wielders in the Board." Also Read | ‘Why keep him?’ - Former Selector Questions Rohit's Spot For Australia Tour Challenges Ahead for Ro-Ko Rohit and Kohli have already retired from Test cricket and T20 Internationals, and are left only with ODIs. Having regular cricket engagements might become a problem for the duo, given that there is a new generation of young players coming up in the game under the leadership of Shubman Gill. Rohit will be 40, and Kohli will be close to 39 by the time of the 2027 World Cup – ages at which it becomes tough to maintain top-level performance. Comparisons with legends like Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni highlight the difficulty of extending careers beyond the late 30s. While Tendulkar retired at 40 and Dhoni at 39, reports suggest that Kohli and Rohit may not make it to the 2027 World Cup, although some believe Kohli’s extraordinary fitness could still give him a chance. Regardless of these rumors, the last word still lies with the players themselves. The recent press conference failed to announce news of talks between the BCCI and two-time ICC title holder Rohit Sharma, leaving fans to speculate on the next stage of their careers. The report added: "A couple of months ago, a report had emerged that the Australia series could be Ro-Ko's farewell, and with the recent change in guard, it could well be true, although only time will tell how long Kohli and Rohit decide to prolong their careers." As India prepares for the ODIs against Australia, everyone's eyes will be on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli – not only for their performance, but also for possible indications of their international farewell. Their record of ICC titles, records, and unerasable performances will stand as a standard for Indian cricket.