2 min learnCould 21, 2026 06:31 PM IST
Former World Cup profitable Australia captain Ricky Ponting stated that India stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are champion gamers and they need to by no means be written off on the highway to the 2027 ODI World Cup. Each Kohli and Rohit have retired from T20s and Exams and are at present solely taking part in 50-overs cricket in addition to within the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).
“I can see them pushing forward and making an attempt to get there. One factor I’ve at all times stated about champion gamers is you by no means say no. You by no means write them off. Virat’s been an excellent instance of that once more by this IPL. He’s not taking part in as a lot worldwide cricket as he as soon as was, however that dedication and wish to win remains to be there. Rohit Sharma has turned up at this IPL in higher bodily situation than I’ve seen him most likely in about 10 or 12 years. So the fervour remains to be there for these guys to push on and make themselves the perfect gamers they are often. So like I stated, you by no means say by no means,” Ponting stated to PTI.
With 542 runs in 13 video games together with 100, Kohli is among the many main run getters within the match. Since his comeback from hamstring harm, Rohit has been that includes within the Mumbai Indians facet as an affect participant. In eight video games, he has made 283 runs together with two half centuries. Each Kohli and Rohit have been batting at a strike price of 160 plus.
On Tuesday, Kohli and Rohit have been named in India’s squad for the three match collection in opposition to Afghanistan starting on June 14. Rohit was included within the squad topic to health as he has had a difficulty together with his hamstring.
The Indian workforce selectors will take a name on their choice for the ODI World Cup nearer to the competitors, contemplating their health and kind on the time.