Rohit Sharma, the captain of India’s ODI team, is back in action! After retiring from Test cricket and T20Is, many fans thought he might step away from ODIs too. But now, Rohit has confirmed his return for the ODI series against Australia, which will begin on October 19, 2025.
Rohit Shares Training Video
Recently, Rohit shared a video of himself batting in the nets. In the clip, he can be heard saying, “ i am here again, it feels really good.” This made fans very happy, as it confirmed that the “Hitman” is preparing for his comeback. On Wednesday, Rohit started his training in Mumbai. He shared some pictures of himself padding up, batting in the nets, and even running on the ground. All this shows that Rohit is serious about his return and ready to wear the India jersey again.
Retirement From Other Formats
Rohit Sharma called time on his Test journey earlier this year as we all know He retired from the longest format on 7th May. He played his last Test in May 2025, just before India’s World Test Championship series against England. Between 2013 and 2025, Rohit played 67 Test matches, scoring 4,301 runs with an average of over 40.
He hit 12 centuries and 18 half centuries, proving himself as a dependable opener in red ball cricket. Rohit had already stepped away from T20Is too, after giving India many memorable wins in the shorter format. Now, ODIs are the only international format where he continues to play.
A True ODI Legend
When it comes to ODIs, Rohit Sharma is one of the greatest players in history. His numbers are simply amazing. In 273 ODI matches, he has scored 11,168 runs at an average of 48.76 with a strike rate of 92.80. He has smashed 32 centuries and 58 fifties, making him India’s fourth highest run getter in ODIs. Fans remember him for his huge hundreds, including three double centuries in ODIs, which is a world record. This is why he is loved so much by cricket followers all over the globe.
Special Record in Australia
Australia has always been a special place for Rohit Sharma. He has scored 1,328 runs in 30 ODI matches there, with an excellent average of 53.12. His record includes five centuries and four fifties on Australian soil. His highest score in Australia is 171 not out, which is remembered as one of his best innings. These numbers make fans even more excited for his return in the upcoming ODI series.
Could This Be His Last Tour?
While Rohit has said he wants to continue till the 2027 ODI World Cup, some reports suggest that this tour of Australia might be his last with the Indian team. Along with him, Virat Kohli is also expected to play his final ODI series in Australia, since he too has retired from Test cricket and T20Is.
Final Thoughts
Rohit Sharma’s return to ODIs is big news for Indian cricket. Fans are thrilled to see him back, especially in a country where he has always performed well. Whether this is the start of another successful chapter or the beginning of the end, one thing is certain Rohit Sharma has already made his place as one of the greatest ODI players ever.