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Australia beat Rohit's side by 209 runs at The Oval in this year's one-off final, while India lost the tournament's 2021 showpiece to New Zealand in Southampton. Rohit acknowledged the biggest obstacle to a final series is finding the space in an increasingly hectic schedule. "You need to have fair opportunities to both the teams," the 36-year-old said. "In the next cycle, if it is possible, a three-match series would be ideal. "I would love that. But is there a time? That's the big question. It's about finding that window where it can be fit in." • Australia ruthlessly beat India to win title • Cummins targets 'legacy-defining' Ashes win • Download Test Match Special podcast The cricket calendar is already packed, with Test cricket competing against two other formats for space in a schedule that includes a men's ICC event - 50-over World Cup, T20 World Cup or Champions Trophy - every year for the next eight years. Domestic franchise competitions around the world mean players can already play year round, while England Test captain Ben Stokes said it was "unsustainable" to play in all three formats when he announced his retirement from one-day international cricket last summer. However, Rohit believes the nature of Test cricket lends itself to a multi-game series. "In an event like this, you work hard for two years and then you have only one shot at it," he said. "You cannot get into that momentum that you need in Test cricket. "Test cricket is all about finding that rhythm...