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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma - (Source: AFP)
On Sunday, India and New Zealand locked horns in the fifth and final ODI at Bay Oval. India won the 5th ODI to win the series 3-1. However, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma had a series to forget, as they struggled for runs.
After the ODIs, the focus now shifts to the Test series, which starts on November 19, just 4 days after the fifth ODI. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will leave the side since the two veterans are only active in the fifty-over format.
The fans are curious about when they will be able to see their idols next. Therefore, this article will shed light on when Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will next play for India.
When Will Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Next Play For India?
The fans don’t have to wait for long because the two veterans will be in action in December. Notably, Sri Lanka will tour India in December for a multi-format series.
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The two teams will first engage in a 3-match ODI series starting on December 13. Therefore, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will next be action on December 13 in Vishakhapatnam. Earlier, the match was set to be played in Delhi, but it was moved out of the city to Vizag.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli struggling for runs
As mentioned above, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli didn't have the best of series. Talking about the Hitman, the 39-year-old could only amass 30 runs in 4 innings, averaging just 7.50 with the bat. The right-handed batter also registered two ducks to his name.
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli started the series on a positive note as he scored 74 (51). However, it followed by a 7 runs knock, a duck and 5 (7) in the 5th ODI. Overall, the 37-year-old amassed just 86 runs in 4 innings, averaging 21.50 with the bat.
Therefore, the two India stars will await Sri Lanka series to get some runs under their belt and regain their lost mojo.
