The Indian cricket team is currently undergoing a transition with legends like Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli nearing the end of their careers. The BCCI has held discussions with Rohit over his future after the Champions Trophy 2025, while Virat is likely to get a longer rope. The Champions Trophy could well be Rohit's final major ICC tournament as an Indian cricketer. The 37-year-old will turn a year older in April, he will be 40 by the time the next ODI World Cup takes place in 2027. With the next World Test Championship (WTC) cycle set to begin in June, the BCCI want a smooth transition and they have urged Rohit to share plans for his future after the Champions Trophy. BCCI tells Rohit Sharma to decide his future The selectors reportedly raised the issue with Rohit during the previous selection meeting. According to a report in Times of India, the search for a long-term captain has begun across Test and ODI formats. Keeping an eye on the WTC final in 2027 and the ODI World Cup in South Africa, India want to plot the road ahead. Rohit last played ODIs against Sri Lanka in August 2024, and his rough patch in Test cricket of late has raised concerns about his long-term future. Virat Kohli given no deadline Since Kohli has been performing well in ODIs, going back to the 2023 ODI World Cup, the BCCI are reportedly going to give him a longer rope, so he won't be rushed into making a decision. Following the Champions Trophy and IPL 2025, India will travel to England for a five-match Test series. With Rohit's Test future uncertain, the BCCI will have to find a successor for the Test captaincy. Various names like Shubman Gill, and Rishabh Pant have been discussed by the top brass while Yashasvi Jaiswal could also be groomed as a future leader.Original Article