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Virat Kohli And...? 3 Legends Who Could Retire From ODIs After Champions Trophy Final

Debashis Sarangi

India will take on NZ in the final today [Source: AP]India will take on NZ in the final today [Source: AP]

This afternoon, India and New Zealand will take on each other in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. The high-voltage clash will be played at Dubai International Stadium. 

Led by Rohit Sharma, India have been unbeaten in the tournament, winning all their matches before the final. On the other hand, New Zealand have also been superb in the tournament, losing a single game before the final. 

Meanwhile, there are several India and New Zealand players who might retire from ODI cricket after the Champions Trophy final, as mentioned below. 

3. Kane Williamson

  • Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has showcased remarkable form in the Champions Trophy. The stylish right-handed batter has amassed 189 runs at an average of 47.25 and a strike rate of 85.91. 
  • Williamson has been active in ODIs since 2010, scoring the most runs for New Zealand. However, his career has been plagued by frequent injury setbacks, as he has missed a lot of action in recent times. 
  • He is 34 and will celebrate his 35th birthday in August this year. Considering he is on the wrong side of his thirties, and the next ICC ODI event is scheduled in 2027, Williamson might decide to hang up his boots from the format after today's final. 

2. Rohit Sharma

  • Indian captain Rohit Sharma hasn't had a great tournament. Opening the batting for India, Rohit has struck only 104 runs at an ordinary average of 26. 
  • Rohit Sharma is almost 38 years old and hasn't been at his best in international cricket. Since January 2024, Rohit averages only 31.36 in international cricket across formats. 
  • Several reports have suggested that the BCCI will be reconsidering Rohit's future as the Indian captain after the Champions Trophy. 
  • There have been numerous hints that either Shubman Gill or Hardik Pandya will succeed him as the ODI captain as India starts to assemble their squad for the 2027 World Cup. 
  • In such a scenario, it won't be surprising if Rohit decides to retire and make room for the youngsters in the ODI setup. 

1. Virat Kohli

  • Legendary Indian batter Virat Kohli has been exceptional in the Champions Trophy. Batting at 3 for India, Kohli has top-scored for them, amassing 217 runs at a magnificent average of 72.33. 
  • Although Kohli is supremely fit, he could retire after the final, especially if India end up winning the tournament. 
  • It was Kohli who hung up his boots after winning the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean. He is already 36 years old and will be 38 by the time the 2027 World Cup will be played. So, considering his age, the veteran might bid adieu to the format after the Champions Trophy final.