After announcing their Test retirements in May this year, Rohit and Virat have not been getting enough game time in ODIs, a format which does not dominate the cricket calendar like before.
While Australian all-rounder Cameron Green made headlines for his 25.20 crore rupees move to three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), another overseas broke the bank during the auction.
Rishabh Pant hasn't played a white-ball game for India in over a year.
Spinner Amit Mishra emerged on the Indian cricket scene at a time that also saw the rise of MS Dhoni. He went on to play 22 Tests, 36 ODIs, and 10 T20Is
Rohit Sharma underwent a major transformation, losing approximately 11 kg before his return to the international circuit in October this year.
Amit Mishra, Vinay Kumar and Monty Panesar have also confirmed for the inaugural season in Goa.
Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra said the team's 30-run loss to South Africa in the opening Test at Eden Gardens was down to poor communication and inadequate guidance for the young batting unit.
Former leg-spinner Amit Mishra weighed in on the backlash that young speedster Harshit Rana has faced.
Salman Agha complained about the no-handshake row in a press conference after the Asia Cup 2025 final.
India will be squaring off against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final on Sunday in Dubai.