Two of India's biggest cricket stars, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, announced their retirement from T20Is post the T20 World Cup 2024. Their retirement spells the end of an era in Indian cricket. For the first time after the 2007 ODI World Cup, neither of them is a part in a multi-national tournament. Ever since Rohit Sharma's international debut in the 2007 T20 World Cup and Virat Kohli rise in 2011, at least one of them was present in the team in every multi-national tournaments. This extended chapter encompassed Rohit's participation in the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2008 Asia Cup, and the 2009 and 2010 T20 World Cups. Kohli later became a regular with appearances in the 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2012 Asia Cup. From 2013 onwards, the two legends virtually played together, driving India's success in all format of the game. Also Read | 2026 T20 Men's WC date proposed; Final match in Colombo or Ahmedabad A New Era Without the Ro-Ko The big question is: What’s life without Rohit and Kohli in the Indian team? So far, the transition looks smooth. Abhishek Sharma, who replaced Rohit as opener, is currently ranked No. 1 in T20Is. His explosive batting has given India fresh energy at the top. Kohli’s spot, which he filled as an opener in the 2024 T20 World Cup, has gone to Sanju Samson. Samson has been in top shape, making three T20I centuries in the last year. Samson's position, though, is not entirely secure in this continental tournament, with the team's vice-captain for the 2025 Asia Cup, Shubman Gill, also being set to open with Abhishek. This ensures healthy competition in the batting lineup. At the same time, Rohit and Kohli also announced retirement from Test cricket in 2025. They also aspire to play in the 2027 ODI World Cup but only if they are fit and based on the selectors' decision on whether they can still play at the top level. Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have passed the recently conducted fitness test and are gearing up for the ODIs in Australia. If things go well, the duo will be seen playing in the ODIs reguarly.