With IPL 2025 concluding in spectacular fashion as Royal Challengers Bangalore lifted their maiden trophy, the focus now shifts to India’s upcoming tour of England.
The Men in Blue are set to play a five-match Test series starting June 20. However, two of India’s most celebrated cricketers—Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma—won’t be part of the squad.
Both players recently announced their retirement from Test and T20I cricket, leaving fans eager to know when they will return to competitive action.
Next Assignment: ODI Series in Bangladesh
Kohli and Rohit are expected to return to international cricket in August 2025, when India tours Bangladesh for a limited-overs series. This will be their first outing since retiring from two formats. The ODI series is scheduled to begin after India’s Test tour of England concludes on August 4.
There’s a strong possibility that both senior players will feature in the ODI leg of the tour, with Rohit Sharma likely to lead the side.
Team India’s tour of Bangladesh is set to begin on August 17 with a three-match ODI series. The remaining two games will take place on August 20 and August 23. After the 50-over clashes, the action will shift to the shortest format, with a three-match T20I series scheduled for August 26, 29, and 31.
1st ODI – August 17 (Sunday), Mirpur
2nd ODI – August 20 (Wednesday), Mirpur
3rd ODI – August 23 (Saturday), Chittagong
1st T20I – August 26 (Tuesday), Chittagong
2nd T20I – August 29 (Friday), Mirpur
3rd T20I – August 31 (Sunday), Mirpur
Fans can expect to see Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma return in blue jerseys soon—potentially for one of their final few stints in international cricket.
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