Virat Kohli (former captain of the Indian cricket team) and Rohit Sharma (current captain of the Indian cricket team) had announced their retirements from Test cricket on May 12 and May 7, 2025, respectively. Fans were shocked by their decisions, but both players are currently participating in the IPL 2026 season. Kohli scored 69 not out in his first match, while Sharma contributed 78 runs in another. Recently, discussions emerged on social media about their potential return to Test cricket, claiming that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had made an official announcement. However, these claims are completely false, as neither the BCCI nor the players have issued any statements regarding a comeback. Following their retirements, Kohli and Sharma are only available for One Day Internationals (ODIs), having played their last ODI match against New Zealand on January 18, 2026. As of now, they continue to be key players in the ODI format.