Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s retirement talks have once again heated up ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, especially after growing reports that the BCCI has already started planning for the future.
However, the former India Wicketkeeper and former BCCI chief selector Kiran More has now given a huge boost to both the legendary batsmen by publicly supporting them to continue in ODI cricket.
Kiran More comments on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s ODI future
Speaking to ANI, former India selector Kiran More strongly supported both Rohit Sharma And despite constant retirement talk among senior stars, Virat Kohli will continue to play ODI cricket.
Morey made it clear that players of his quality should not be sidelined simply because of age, especially when they are still performing consistently at the highest level.
He said, “Both of them are legends and it is a pleasure to watch both of them play. There should be no talk about retiring them. As long as they perform well and are fit, they should play. As long as their feet are moving and their bats are scoring runs, they should play. I love watching both of them play. There are many fans who like these two special players. When Sachin retired, I had tears in my eyes. When these two go, He will also be missed a lot. When that time comes, he will take a decision.” Said.
His comment has come at a time when speculations of retirement between the two players have intensified. Notably, Rohit has found himself under heavy scrutiny due to repeated injury concerns and workload management discussions.
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BCCI no longer views Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as before.
Even though both players remain central figures in Indian cricket, recent reports suggest that the BCCI no longer sees Kohli and Rohit in the same league with regard to future plans.
According to a report in Times of India, BCCI is confident about this Virat KohliODI future But concerns are growing over Rohit Sharma’s long-term fitness ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
The report claims that the selectors are concerned about whether Rohit will be physically able to maintain top fitness levels for another major ICC cycle. Even though Rohit has been selected for the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan, his participation is subject to strict fitness clearance.
However, Virat Kohli’s situation looks very different. The former India captain has continued to maintain elite fitness standards and remains one of the most consistent ODI batsmen in world cricket. His workload management also seems to be quite smooth as compared to Rohit in the last few years.
As a result, the BCCI reportedly sees Virat as a safe long-term option for the 2027 World Cup, while Rohit’s future may largely depend on his fitness management next year.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma – Best ODI players
Despite talks of retirement, both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma rank among the greatest ODI batsmen in cricket history.
Virat Kohli’s figures are almost untouched in the modern era. Since making his ODI debut in 2008, Kohli has played 311 matches and scored 14,797 runs at an incredible average of 58.71 and a strike rate of 93.82. The former India captain has scored 54 centuries and 77 half-centuries in ODI cricket.
Rohit Sharma’s ODI figures are equally extraordinary. Since making his debut in 2007, Rohit has played 282 ODIs and scored 11,577 runs at an average of 48.84 and a strike rate of 92.74. He has 33 centuries and 61 half-centuries in his name in this format.
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