It is widely known that the star duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have set their eyes on the World Cup 2027, having missed out on the trophy in a near-perfect 2023 campaign.
After their T20I retirements following the T20 World Cup triumph and Test retirement ahead of the recent England tour, they are currently only available for the ODI format.
With the focus currently on the T20 World Cup 2026, the ODIs are hard to come by, resulting in considerably low match time for both India stars.
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Addressing the issue, the BCCI has likely found a solution to keep the duo match fit and in rhythm for upcoming assignments, as Australia A is set to tour India in September and October.
Check out the full details below.
Kohli and Rohit to feature in the India A series
According to the latest Hindustan Times report, after the unofficial Test squad announcement, the national selectors are going to pick both Kohli and Rohit in the squad that will face Australia A later this month.
The three-match series will predominantly consist of players who are expected to be in the white-ball cricket scheme of things in the foreseeable future.
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This three-match unofficial ODI series in Kanpur will help the duo to get back into the groove ahead of the series down under.
Currently, Kohli is training for his next assignment in London, while the ODI skipper is in Mumbai after completing their fitness tests in London and the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
India A vs Australia A unofficial ODI schedule
The unofficial ODIs will begin from September 30 after the conclusion of the multi-day matches in mid-September. All three games will be played in Kanpur.
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| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st unofficial ODI | September 30 | Kanpur |
| 2nd unofficial ODI | October 03 | Kanpur |
| 3rd unofficial ODI | October 05 | Kanpur |