Sourav Ganguly made a big statement about Virat Kohli (photo- PTI)
Veteran players of the Indian team Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have retired from Test format. Both these players have taken this decision before the five -match Test series being played against England. Now these two players will be seen performing only in ODI cricket. Both these players can be seen playing in Team India of ODI World Cup 2027. But former captain Sourav Ganguly believes that it will not be so easy for both these players to maintain their place in Team India of ODI 2027.
Sourav Ganguly put his side
Talking to PTI, Ganguly said, ‘We should all understand. Like everyone, the game will get away from them and they too will get away from the game. Playing 15 matches in a year is not going to be easy for him at all. The ODI World Cup 2027 has been scheduled in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. By the time this tournament starts, Virat Kohli will be 38 years old and Rohit Sharma will be 40 years old. Also, till this time he will be seen playing only one format. In such a situation, will he be able to keep himself a match fit, this will be a big question.
Team India has 27 ODIs in the 9 bilateral series till 2027 World Cup. This means that Kohli and Rohit can be seen playing 15 international matches in a year. However, so far Virat and Rohit are very excited to participate in this tournament. But what the team management thinks in the coming months, it will also be a big factor.
Statistics in Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s ODI format
Virat Kohli is counted among the best batsmen in the world and he has always left his mark in ODI format. Kohli has scored 14181 runs in 302 ODIs at an average of 57.88. He has scored 74 half -centuries and 51 centuries. Talking about Rohit Sharma, he has scored 11168 runs in 273 matches at an average of 48.76. His highest personal score is 264 runs. Rohit Sharma is the only player to score three double centuries in ODI format. Both these players retired from T20 format after winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
