Are Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma the last of the stars of Indian cricket?

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have given Indian cricket fans some phenomenal moments that they can cherish forever. They have won four ICC titles each - Rohit won the T20 World Cup in 2007 and 2024 as well as the Champions Trophy in 2013 and 2025. Meanwhile, Kohli won the ODI World Cup in 2011, the T20 World Cup in 2024, and the Champions Trophy in 2013 and 2025.

Apart from playing crucial roles in many triumphant campaigns for India over the years, Kohli and Rohit have been great ambassadors of the game and a massive source of inspiration for budding talents. They learned from the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni during their younger days, and when they became senior players in the side, they guided the youngsters around them in their own way.

Kohli has played 123 Tests, 302 ODIs, and 125 T20Is, scoring 27599 runs across the three formats. The Delhi batter has scored 82 centuries in international cricket, and is only behind Sachin Tendulkar, who finished with 100 tons. Rohit, on the other hand, has played 67 Tests, 273 ODIs, and 159 T20Is and has amassed 19700 runs across formats.

Rohit is a five-time Indian Premier League-winning captain. He has won the title on six occasions. Meanwhile, Kohli recently won his first IPL title after waiting for 18 seasons. Both cricketers have massive fan bases who are always praying for their success. Rohit and Kohli are also associated with several renowned brands.

Are Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma the last of the stars of Indian cricket?

The question was asked when the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and later MS Dhoni retired from the game. The latter, however, is playing in the IPL. Indian fans were blessed to unearth gems like Kohli and Rohit, who have been able to take Indian cricket forward, growing the legacy built by stars like Tendulkar and Dhoni.

Indian cricket should not take much time to find new stars after the likes of Kohli and Rohit step away completely from the sport. One of the main reasons behind the emergence of stars in Indian cricket is the craze for the sport in the country, the culture, and the fabulous infrastructure, even in the suburbs.

There are already the likes of Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal in the Indian team who can become stars of the future. IPL 2025 saw the emergence of several young players who mesmerised the cricket fraternity with their surreal talent.

The 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi not just became the youngest to play in the league, but he also scored a 35-ball century against former champions Gujarat Titans. The 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre also played some scintillating knocks for Chennai Super Kings. Others like Priyansh Arya, Vipraj Nigam, and many more have shown that India has enough talent pool to dream about consistent success in the sport.

However, the contributions of Rohit and Kohli will always be etched in the hearts of cricket enthusiasts as legacy that the talismanic duo has built is second to none.