India head coach Gautam Gambhir explained that the team leadership is not yet focused on the ODI World Cup, asking for the potential involvement of Rohit Sharma and Virt Kohli veterans. In an interview with the News18, Gambhir was thinking about the recent test departure to the duo and stressed that the immediate focus of the team focused on the World Cup 2026 T20, which will be hosted in India.
After Rohit and Kohli’s test retirement10 months after they performed to win the World Cup T20is after India in India 2024 T20, in the ODI format speculation is growing in their future. While the World Cup 2027 is the next ODI main event, Gambhir insisted that planning would be premature. He reiterated that the World Cup 2026 T20 is the current priority of the team.
“We still have the previous World Cup T20, and this is again a huge tournament that will happen in India in February-March.
“I’ve always said one thing – if you continue, age is just a number,” he added.
Rohit and Kohli’s Last Odi Assolepreaens came in the Triumph triumph at the beginning of this year, but their other White-Ball international tournament is still in speculation.
After both players had silent trips during the Indian defeat of Trophy Border-Gavascar in Australia at the beginning of this year, questions about their test futures were asked. Just before the series of India against England and Rohit, Kohli decided to retreat from the cricket of the red ball and mean the beginning of the new era in the Indian test cricket.
When Gambhir thought about the pension call Duo, he acknowledged the meaning of the moment, but also called on the rest of the test group to perform in the absence of the two most experienced Indian players. It will also be decisive as selectioners Consider names like SHUBMAN GILL and RISHABH PANT to take the Captain cloak from Rohit.
“I think that when you start the game and if you want to finish it is a very individual decision. No one is right – whether he’s a coach, a selector or anyone in this country – tell someone to retire and retire. Comes from inside,” Gambhir added.
“And yes, we have to be without two older players – two really experienced players. Sometimes I believe it’s an opportunity for someone else to raise your hand and say,” Okay, I’m ready for it. “So it will be difficult, but the players will surely be my hands laid.
With the Criket Council in India (BCCI) They are likely to announce a group of 24th May After meeting between selectors led by Ajit Agarkar and Gambhir, all eyes will be on the one who enters Rohit and Kohli’s shoes.
As for the future of the ODI of both legends, Gambhir said that there has not been a final call yet. Until the official word is, the uncertainty remains around their 50 career.
Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
23 May 2025
