Meanwhile, Rohit will be making his return to ODI cricket in the upcoming series after eight months as he last featured in the ODI World Cup 2023 final. The India captain finished as the second-highest run scorer of the tournament with 597 runs from 11 innings at an average of 54.27 and a strike rate of 125.94. He further finished as the second-highest run scorer of the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2024 with 257 runs to his name from eight innings at an average of 36.71 and a strike rate of 156.70 with three fifties. The opening batter will be eager to continue his form in the upcoming series and continue his prolific run in the 50-over format as well. Virat Kohli to return to ODIs after long hiatus Virat Kohli will also be featuring in the 50-over format after a long seven-month gap since the ODI World Cup. The batting maestro and a strike rate of 90.31 with three hundred and six fifties to his name. The upcoming series will be extremely crucial for both batters as India are scheduled to play just six matches in the lead up to the Champions Trophy 2025. Hence, it's extremely crucial for both star players to find form ahead of the big event as India look to add another ICC trophy in their cabinet.