For the first time in nine years, both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will take the field solely as players. The last occasion these two cricketing stars played under a different captain was in 2016, when Mahendra Singh Dhoni led the team. Now, as they approach the twilight of their careers, they will be guided by the fresh leadership of Shubman Gill. The last time Kohli and Rohit participated in an ODI under a new captain marked the beginning of a new era with Virat Kohli at the forefront. With Shubman Gill now leading India's ODI squad, Ro-Ko may be nearing the end of their journey, yet both remain hopeful for the 2027 men's ODI World Cup.
As Rohit and Kohli prepare to return to international cricket after a seven-month hiatus, it's worth reflecting on the last time they we