Former World Cup winner Balvinder Singh Sandhu has said that BCCI should consider using “expert fielders” to reduce the risk of injury for senior players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah. Sandhu said that these senior players are important for India’s opportunities in major tournaments.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have retired from T20 and have retired from Tests, while Jasprit Bumrah is hurt. The selectors are looking for the next generation of all-format stars. Sharma and Kohli are expected to appear in Team India’s three -match ODI series next time against Australia, which starts from October 19.
Best players lame in final like injured soldiers – Balvinder Singh Sandhu
Balvinder Singh Sandhu said that international cricket players, especially Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah take a physical toll. The former cricketer said using expert fielders to reduce fatigue and protect major players.
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“The youth think that they are immortal until the body sends a bill. Then the smile fade, the eyes fall, and even Captain Cool looks like a tired uncle in a wedding.
“Magnet stars are-Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah. Without him, this circus is just a cheap fair. Why do you kill a swan that brings golden egg?”
No one buys a ticket to see Virat Kohli in square leg – Balvinder Singh Sandhu
Balvinder Singh Sandhu said that BCCI should introduce expert fielders in domestic cricket and IPL. He said that fans come to see the batting talent, not fielding dives, which can put injuries at risk.
“No one buys any ticket to see Kohli a dip in a square leg. They come for a cover drive. Options are fielding in domestic cricket, and remember, is IPL domestic cricket. Protect stars, spread your career. Although the hardcorest may seem it all, it can seem all, it’s no rocket science, it’s not only general knowledge,” Sandhu said.
“And please stop romantic fielding. Diving catch looks good. They also send men in surgery.”
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s ODI World Cup 2027 participation in uncertainty
India A is to face Australia A in an ODI series of three matches starting on 30 September. In particular, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are not included in the squads. Both players are preparing personally for Australia’s upcoming tour. The first ODI is scheduled to be held on 19 October in Perth.
Rohit and Kohli last played competitive cricket during the 2025 IPL season. Both announced their retirement from Test cricket in May 2025.
He did not provide facilities in the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England. Sharma and Kohli last played an international match during the 2025 Champions Trophy, where the team won the trophy with a win over New Zealand in the final.
Rohit is the ODI captain, and one of the standout artists of the Kohli format. However, his participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup is not guaranteed.
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