By Admin 
The year 2026 is bringing great news for the fans of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Team India’s ODI calendar is going to be very busy next year. If everything goes as per plan, then Rohit-Virat pair can be seen playing 18 ODI matches throughout the year. Before the 2027 ODI World Cup, this year is considered very important for both the giants.
Rohit-Virat in preparation for 2027 World Cup
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are now focusing only on ODI format. In the year 2025, both of them performed brilliantly in the Champions Trophy and also scored runs with the bat against Australia and South Africa. After this, both of them scored runs in the domestic tournament Vijay Hazare Trophy also. It is clear from this that both the players are moving forward considering the 2027 World Cup as their next big goal. In such a situation, more and more ODI matches to be played in 2026 will further strengthen their preparation.
The year started with New Zealand series
2026 will start with a three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand. This series will start from January 11. In home conditions, this series will be a good opportunity for Team India to increase confidence.
- 11 January 2026 – Vadodara
- 14 January 2026 – Rajkot
- 18 January 2026 – Indore
Afghanistan will be held in June
After this, the Afghanistan team will visit India in the month of June. There will be a three-match ODI series between the two teams. The date and venue for this series is yet to be announced.
England vs India (3 ODIs)
After this the Indian team will tour England. Where three ODI matches will be played in July. The test of Rohit-Virat on the fast and swinging pitches of England is always considered special.
14 July 2026 – Birmingham
16 July 2026 – Cardiff
19 July 2026 – London
West Indies on home ground
West Indies team will come to India in September-October. This three-match ODI series will be special for the domestic audience. This series can prove to be important for young players as well as senior batsmen.
New Zealand tour and Sri Lanka series
The Indian team will tour New Zealand in the last part of the year. Where three ODI matches will be played. After this, there will be a three-match ODI series between India and Sri Lanka in December 2026. This series is considered very important for preparation just before the World Cup.