The former Indian opener and the national selector said Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are automatic in ODIS, but they feel that both men should maintain their rhythm by playing home cricket. Rohit and Kohli in the field is missing from the end of IPL and Both men started preparing for the upcoming tour in Australia.
But there was a lot of talk about the series that both men are heading to retire and Some messages suggest that a tour to Australia can be their last trip. Since then, the legends have been crushed and Srikkanth said that both men are an automatic selection for him for an Australian tour.
He also said that Rohit would be his captain for the series and the duo should continue the game.
“Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are super -stars. In my opinion, it will be automatic choices for an Australian tour. If I were chairman of selectors, I would make Rohit Sharma as a captain for the Australian ODI series. Now you say rumors of their futures. They should play.”
Ajit Agarkar would have a word with him. The Council would ask them how you plan a series, ”Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel.
Tell them to play home ODIS
Srikkanth said that the council would say the duo to play the home cricket, and he feels that both men will come and do it.
“Chairman and Board of Directors will have a word with them and say that” you have to come and start playing home cricket. Because it’s good for you and team. They need the practice of match and come and do it. “
“Kohli can practice in England and Rohit could do the same at the NCA. They will be preparing for it. The fact that they have been available and want to play the World Cup 2027 and hope they can win it for the team at that time.
The former voter said the importance of the domestic cricket for both men because they need to get their rhythm back.
“You should tell them to play home cricket in ODI format. Tell them to play the trophy Vijay Hazare to get back to the rhythm. They know it. They were two big captains of the current era.”
“For a person like Kohli, who has done so much for India, I will surely give another lever effect,” Srikkanth said.
India will play three ODI from 19 to 25 October, with the team expected to be unveiled soon.
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Published on:
September 25, 2025
