Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli set for a Month-Long Vacation? Is it the Right Decision?

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The Indian team is currently struggling in the Border Gavaskar Trophy and two of their senior batters have failed miserably.

India captain Rohit Sharma is currently in massive trouble and his Test cricket future is on the line after just 31 runs across five innings in the series. Virat Kohli, despite his century in Perth, has faced similar criticism across the world for his dubious performances.

But as the BGT concludes, the focus will shift to limited overs cricket, most importantly, the Champions Trophy. India will be taking part in the ICC tournament, as they are set to play all of their matches in Dubai as a part of the Hybrid format. And as the Indian team looks to showcase their mettle in the Champions Trophy, both Virat and Rohit will play a key part.

The duo retired from the T20Is after winning the World Cup earlier in 2024, but are expected to continue in 50-over cricket. India will play a limited-overs series against England ahead of the Champions Trophy, and as per reports from Insidesports, Rohit and Kohli may both be rested.

India will play 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs against the Three Lions, which starts from January 22.

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to miss IND vs ENG Series?

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli both have been tipped to take no part in the England series. Along with the duo, pacer Jasprit Bumrah is also going to be rested in the series. This means that the trio will get a one-month break before they take the field in the Champions Trophy, where India will play their first match against Bangladesh on February 20.

Is it the Right Decision?

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli - both have been treading with hot waters in Australia. Rohit's Test career is at stake while Kohli has also been hugely scrutinized for his outings. Amid this, the duo may want to play in the England series as a preparation ahead of the Champions Trophy.

Although a break will provide a chance for revitalization, often a player wants continuity ahead of a big tournament. The recent history says both players are not prudent enough just after their return from non-injury-related breaks, and the veteran stars must learn from their past experiences.