Will Virat Kohli play India 11 vs Rest of the World 11 match? Know the latest details

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly planning an India XI vs Rest of the World XI match as part of its 100th anniversary celebrations. The BCCI has started the process for its centenary celebrations, which will take place in 2028.

The centenary celebrations will be part of a year-long programme, beginning in December 2027 and continuing throughout 2028. The milestone will mark 100 years of the BCCI and is expected to include several special events.

The India XI vs Rest of the World XI match is among the events being discussed for the celebrations. The game could feature several top international cricketers, which has already created excitement among fans.

Virat Kohli's possible participation is also a major talking point among cricket fans. However, the BCCI has not officially confirmed whether Kohli will play in the India XI vs Rest of the World XI match. In this article, we will share the complete details about Virat Kohli's possible participation and the latest update on the match.

BCCI planning India vs Rest of the World 11 match to celebrate 100 years

According to a report in The New Indian Express, the BCCI is planning to form a committee to oversee its 100th-anniversary celebrations. One of the suggestions discussed during the meeting was a possible India XI vs Rest of the World XI match.

The discussions are still at an early stage, and the BCCI has not finalised the details of the match. It remains to be seen how the board plans the centenary celebrations and whether the India XI vs Rest of the World XI game becomes part of the programme.

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The ICC World XI have played nine international matches so far. These include one ODI against Asia XI in January 2005, three ODIs and one Test against Australia in October 2005, three T20Is against Pakistan in September 2017 and one T20I against the West Indies at Lord's in May 2018. The Indian team has yet to play an international match against the ICC World XI.

India 11 vs World 11 match: Latest update on Virat Kohli's availability

The format of the India XI vs World XI match will be important in determining Virat Kohli's availability. The same applies to Rohit Sharma, as both players have retired from Test and T20I cricket and currently play only ODIs.

The BCCI is yet to decide the format and date of the match. If the game is played as an ODI, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma could be available to play. Their presence would add more excitement to the special match.

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Virat Kohli's participation could also attract a large number of fans from around the world. The former India captain has a huge global fanbase, and his supporters will be eager to see him feature in the India XI vs World XI match.

Why the match format will decide if Kohli features and where Rohit Sharma fits in

The match format will play an important role in deciding whether Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma feature in the India XI. If the game is played in the ODI format, Shubman Gill could lead the team, while Kohli and Rohit could also be part of the playing XI if they are fit and available.

The squad could also include experienced players such as KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya and Shreyas Iyer. In the bowling department, Jasprit Bumrah could lead the pace attack, with Mohammed Siraj and Gurnoor Brar alongside him. Kuldeep Yadav could lead the spin attack, while Washington Sundar could also feature.

A probable India squad could include Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan (wk), Harshit Rana and Gurnoor Brar. However, the BCCI is yet to announce the official squad.