'You can't take 1-2 games': Ex-cricketer's blunt warning to Rohit and Kohli
Former cricketer Deep Dasgupta has urged Indian stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to maintain consistent performance levels from the start of every series. Despite ongoing speculation regarding their future in the 2027 World Cup, Dasgupta insists their positions in the team should remain secure based on their established track records.
Why it matters
The debate highlights the intense scrutiny faced by veteran athletes in high-stakes professional sports and the pressure on team management to balance legacy players with future planning.
The debate surrounding Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's ODI future refuses to die down despite both continuing to deliver for India. While neither head coach Gautam Gambhir nor chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar has publicly committed to their participation in the 2027 World Cup, keeping the speculation around their future alive.India's recent 1-2 ODI series defeat against England only added fuel to the conversation. Rohit silenced critics with a match-winning century in the series finale, registering his 34th ODI hundred amid speculation that the Lord's fixture could be his final international appearance.
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