Will the 2026 schedule of the Indian team change due to the popularity of Rohit-Kohli? big news came out

Delhi: The calendar of the Indian cricket team is already considered to be quite busy in 2026, but it may get even busier in the coming time. Actually, many cricket boards want to increase the number of matches in the ODI series with India. The main reason behind this is believed to be the popularity of the two great batsmen of the Indian team, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Schedule may increase amid preparations for ODI World Cup 2027

Keeping in mind the ODI World Cup to be held in 2027, discussions are going on to increase the number of ODI matches of the Indian team. According to media reports, some foreign cricket boards have requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to add additional ODI matches to the already scheduled bilateral series. With this, Team India may also get a chance to play more matches before the World Cup.

These cricket boards requested

It is being told that boards like England, New Zealand, Ireland and Sri Lanka are in favor of this proposal. These boards believe that if more ODI matches are played with India, it will also bring huge economic benefits. Due to the popularity of the Indian team, the number of spectators in the stadium increases and good earnings are also earned from broadcasting rights.

Rohit and Virat’s popularity is becoming the reason

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are also a big reason for increasing the number of ODI matches. Both the veteran batsmen are currently focusing mainly on ODI cricket in the limited format. Due to their immense popularity in international cricket, spectators remain tuned to stadiums and TV screens in large numbers to watch the matches. In such a situation, other cricket boards want more ODI matches to be played with India, so that both the interest and revenue of the spectators can increase.

There may be changes in the schedule of England tour

Three ODI and five T20 matches are proposed in the current schedule of India’s tour of England. However, according to reports, the possibility of change in this schedule is not being ruled out. It is believed that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli may tour England for the last time in their long careers, hence increasing the number of ODI matches can be considered. If needed, two additional ODIs can be added to this series, although a final decision on this has not been taken yet.

Discussion of adding white ball match in Sri Lanka tour also

In the month of August, the Indian team is going to play a two-Test series on Sri Lanka tour. One of these matches can be held as a day-night test at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground in Colombo. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka Cricket Board is also in talks with BCCI so that limited overs matches can also be added in this tour.

There is uncertainty regarding other series also

At present the situation is not clear regarding the proposed series against Afghanistan in Bangladesh and United Arab Emirates. If there is any change regarding these matches, then India can explore the option of playing additional matches during that time. At the same time, the schedule of the matches of the series against Ireland has also not been completely decided yet.

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