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Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has said that it is never a good idea to ignore players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. He has referred to their pure form and Is Thrown light on His good form continues season of IPL.
India will look for its two senior cricketers In form of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the upcoming World Cup campaign in 2027. Both of them are absolute masters of world cricket, and the only factor that holds them back is their age.
Rohit and Virat announced retirement From Two Other formats of international cricket Back In 2024 and 2025. Rohit is the third-highest run-scorer for India, while Kohli is the second-highest run-scorer in the 50-over format.
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting said, “I can see him going forward and trying to get there.”
Ricky Ponting, former Australian captain, mentioned it One can never write off choice of champion cricketers Like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. He has backed him to play for the Indian team in the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup.
“I can see them moving forward and trying to get there. One thing I have always said about champion players is that you never say never. You should never write them off. Virat has once again been a good example of this through this IPL.” Ponting said while talking PTI.
“He Not there. He is playing the same amount of international cricket as before, but that determination and desire to win is still there. Rohit has come into this IPL in better physical condition than I have seen him in probably about 10 or 12 years.” Ponting added.
Excellent form of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in IPL 2026
Rohit Sharma returns to IPL 2026 after a great start to his campaign. However, he could not manage several games before being ruled out of the tournament due to a hamstring injury. his recovery was delayedAnd he missed about five matches in the season.
He has scored 283 runs in eight matches Is scored two half-centuries Whereas heavy blow strike rate of 160. Virat Kohli, on the other hand, has maintained his great form and has scored 542 runs in 13 matches this season, while also completing his 9th IPL century. In this weather.
however, Mumbai Indians have extensively used Rohit Sharma as an impact player, especially after his comeback in the second half of the IPL.
While Virat Kohli has set high standards of fitness, Rohit Sharma’s availability is dependent on fitness.
Virat Kohli has always set very high standards with his fitness and his amazing work rate. Kohli, with his remarkable fitness, has continued his stellar form in the IPL, despite under-performance at the international level and lack of immense game time.
Rohit is also looking fit after the loss His Weighing in before that Australia tour; However, it is a hamstring injury mold A on a large scale Obstacle In His return to the Indian playing eleven. Rohit’s availability is subject to His fitness and if BCCI does not allow him then he may be out of the Afghanistan series. attend the match.
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