Why were Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma felicitated before the 1st ODI against New Zealand?

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• BCCI president Mithun Manhas, vice-president Rajeev Shukla, and India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar are among the dignitaries attending the first ODI. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADA felicitation ceremony for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
• ❤️ #INDvsNZ ViratKoisa (@ViratKoisaAxom) January 11, 2026More from First Cricket India vs New Zealand Live Score 1st ODI at Vadodara: Kuldeep drops Nicholls as Rana denied opening wicket IND vs NZ 1st ODI: India bowl first after Gill wins toss; Clarke makes debut, Rishabh Pant ruled outWhy were Kohli and Rohit honoured by BCA?A small ceremony was organised by the local cricket body at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, also known as the Kotambi Stadium, just before the start of the match.
• Kohli and Rohit are two of the biggest names in world cricket and are considered modern-day legends of the Indian team.
• Over the years, both players have played a major role in India’s success across formats. At present, both Kohli and Rohit are playing only ODI cricket for India.
• With their careers nearing the final phase and retirement not too far away, the Vadodara match could well be their first and last international appearance at this venue.