"Stop..."- Former Indian captain sends strong message to BCCI regarding Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
The former Indian captain and BCCI chief selector, Kris Srikkanth, has sent a strong message to the BCCI regarding the future of veterans, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, in ODI cricket for the national side.
The former Indian captain, Krishnamachari Srikkanth, has requested the BCCI selection committee to show full support to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the veterans, confidently, and stop doubting their future in ODI cricket. His remarks came after they experienced success with the ball decently during the three-match 50-over series against Australia down under.
Since the end of the IPL 2025, Rohit and Virat have not played any competitive cricket, and they were under pressure to deliver with the bat. The opening batter smashed a fine fifty during the second game at the Adelaide Oval and a century in the third clash in Sydney, while Kohli nailed an unbeaten 74 runs in Sydney after two ducks.
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“Ro-Ko set for 2027. Rohit, in my opinion, has to surely play the 2027 World Cup. Don't bring the age factor. Don't say 'he is touching 40, brushing 40, reaching 40'. Stop all these. He is fit, he is playing well, taking slip catches cleanly. What else do you want? He is scoring in every match. He played effortlessly in Sydney. It felt similar to the way he played in the 2019 World Cup. Yes, he didn't go to the sixth, seventh gear.” Srikkanth expressed on his YouTube channel.
Kris Srikkanth urges this to BCCI on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s future
Rohit and Kohli‘s next assignment will now come during the home three-match ODI series against South Africa by the end of November. After that, they will face New Zealand for three 50-over clashes at home.
“Don't spook them. Don't instill fear. Leave them alone. I think you have to tell them that they are important to the team. Tell them to look after themselves. 'We will form the team around you. You two are very important. Please make sure you are fit enough. I think this should be the thought process and communication. If they do it this way, it will be good for Team India and the two players.” Srikkanth added.
“If I were the chairman of the selection committee, today itself I will go to them and say, 'Just be fit for the 2027 World Cup and win us the trophy.” The former BCCI chief selectors concluded.
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