When did Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma played their last game?

Rohit Sharmaand Virat Kohli are influential figures in Team India and both are now active in the ODI format of the sport only. Following the T20 World Cup 2024 in June, the two veterans announced retirement from the shortest form of the sport. In his last assignment in the format, Rohit, with his captaincy, guided the Men in Blue to their second T20 World Cup title triumph. Kohli also played a vital role in the success as he chipped in with his 76 (59) against South Africa in the final played in Barbados. His batting brilliance also got him the player of the match (POTM) award. In May 2025, the legends retired from Tests as well.

Both star players bid adieu to T20Is in June 2024 but they are still active in the Indian Premier League (IPL). This

year, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their maiden IPL title under Rajat Patidar’s captaincy and Virat Kohliemerged as their most successful batter with 657 runs in 15 matches. Rohit also looked decent for Mumbai Indians as he amassed 418 runs in 15 contests at a strike rate of 149.28. Moreover, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were rumoured to be a part of India A squad against Australia A for one day matches in the build-up to the ahead of the ODI series in Australia next month, but it isn't quite the case.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s last international tournament

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s last international assignment was the Champions Trophy 2025 played in Pakistan and Dubai. India refused to travel to Pakistan and played their matches in Dubai only. Under Rohit’s leadership, the Men in Blue won the tournament after beating New Zealand in the final played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

In India’s third Champions Trophy title triumph, Virat Kohli contributed 218 runs with a hundred in five matches at an average of 54.50. Rohit shone with his bat in the final against New Zealand. He smashed 76 (83) and won the Player of the Match (POTM) award in his team’s four-wicket win.