Excitement is building for the upcoming India vs Australia series in Australia, set to begin on October 19, featuring three ODIs and five T20Is. Fans are eagerly anticipating what could be the final international appearances of Indian cricket legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli last played together for India on March 9, 2025, in the Champions Trophy final, nearly 224 days ago. The anticipation has fueled ticket sales, with over 175,000 tickets sold and only 30,000 remaining. Matches in Sydney and Adelaide are already sold out, while a few tickets remain for Perth.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli
Ahead of the series, Team India has undergone a significant change. Rohit Sharma has stepped down as ODI captain, with Shubman Gill taking over. There is growing speculation that neither Rohit nor Kohli features in the Indian management’s 2027 World Cup plans, making this tour potentially the last chapter of their illustrious careers.
The T20 series is also nearly sold out, despite Rohit and Kohli not participating. The excitement stems from India’s recent T20 World Cup victory, their top ICC ranking, and the debut of rising star Abhishek Sharma in Australian conditions. Interest in seeing him play is soaring.
The Melbourne match on October 31 is expected to witness a historic ‘Indian takeover’ at the MCG, with 36% of Indians living in Australia residing in the city.
With fans eager to witness the possible ‘last dance’ of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, ticket sales reflect the enduring love and respect for these two cricketing icons.