Ravichandran Ashwin speaks up on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after the news revolving around the retirement rumors and stripping Rohit Sharma of the ODI captaincy. Basically, Ravichandran Ashwin said, “They’ve played for nearly two decades and deserve respect.” He also highlighted a lot of other things, which also include the ICC World Cup 2027.
Eventually, India is ready to start their Australian tour on the 19th of October. First, they will play three ODIs. The Indian team has a new captain for the ODI format. It is none other than Shubman Gill. After that, they will play a five-match T20 series, which will start on the 29th of October. After a successful run in the Asia Cup 2025, Suryakumar Yadav will continue as a T20 captain for India.
“They’ve played for nearly two decades and deserve respect.” Ashwin on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli
According to Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma could have been the captain of the India team and continued his journey. It would have been better if Rohit Sharma had been informed about the same. He also feels that there are just two years remaining for the ICC World Cup 2027. This is a perfect time for Shubman Gill to take charge, as having Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli is a blessing, and it will help for the future.
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Rohit deserves to be captain, but with the World Cup two years away, this gives time to prepare a leader. Still, clearer communication about the decision was needed
He also spoke that both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should have been clearly informed about the team’s plan for the ICC World Cup 2027. It is 100% right that the senior players who are the legends of the game should be treated in a good way. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have done every possible thing for Indian cricket. It was under Rohit Sharma that India won an ICC trophy after 2013.
Knowledge transfer doesn’t mean teaching new shots. It’s about handling high-pressure situations, managing fitness, and guiding the next generation. Without a roadmap from the management, KT cannot happen organically.
Both Kohli and Rohit have earned the right to be in the team. They’ve played for nearly two decades and deserve respect
The players of this level surely deserve the respect they have earned by playing and winning trophies for their country. In every sport, the transition phase comes where the new boys take charge, which doesn’t mean the management has the right to disrespect the senior players in the team. There is nothing against Shubman Gill, as surely he is the future of Indian Cricket.
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