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RoKo Craze Grips Guwahati: Kohli, Rohit's "Final" India Appearance at Barsapara

News18•29-09-2026, 21:00

•Guwahati is experiencing "RoKo" mania as fans eagerly await what could be Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's final ODI appearance in the city.
•Despite waning ODI popularity, the Barsapara Stadium is expected to be emotionally charged for the second ODI against West Indies.
•Virat Kohli's exceptional form, including his 45th and 55th ODI centuries and crossing 15,000 ODI runs, has heightened anticipation.
•Both Kohli and Rohit are expected to play their final ODI World Cup in 2027, adding a sense of farewell to their Guwahati appearance.
•Spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule praised Kohli and Rohit for their experience and inspiring presence for younger players, with Kohli constantly working on his game and fitness.

Guwahati’s Barsapara Stadium is hosting India's second ODI against the West Indies.

Virat Kohli confirmed that the 2027 ODI World Cup, taking place in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, will be his final World Cup for India.

Rohit Sharma is just 73 runs away from becoming the third Indian to reach 12,000 runs in ODIs, holding 11,927 runs ahead of the match.