End of an Era? Ro-ko Playing Final ODI Series vs Australia

By Abhishek Kumar

A historic chapter in Indian cricket may be nearing its final pages as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma the two biggest pillars of modern Indian cricket are reportedly playing their last ODI series against Australia which began on October 19 2025.

According to reports both stalwarts have informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that they are considering stepping away from the 50-over format after this series marking a possible end to an era that defined Indian cricket for more than a decade. While no official announcement has been made yet team insiders suggest this series could be their farewell in colored jerseys.

The three-match ODI series is being seen as much more than just another contest between two giants of world cricket For Indian fans, it’s an emotional roller coaster the last chance to witness Kohli’s aggressive elegance and Rohit’s effortless stroke play in the one day format.
Both legends have carried Indian cricket through countless memorable moments from Kohli’s masterclass chases to Rohit’s record-breaking double centuries. Together they’ve built India’s ODI dominance post the Dhoni era. If this truly is their final bow it will mark the closing of one of cricket’s most successful partnerships.

Sources within the team suggest that BCCI is already planning for the next phase focusing on younger players like Shubman Gill Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal as potential future leaders. Still replacing two icons of such stature won’t be easy.
For millions of Indian fans, this series isn’t just about results it’s about gratitude and celebration. As Kohli and Rohit possibly take the field for the final time in ODIs every boundary and every moment will carry extra emotion If this is good by Indian cricket will never be the same again the end of an era but the beginning of a new dawn