Ajit Agarkar, chairman of the selection commission, recently opened up about the future of contemporary greats Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Ajit Agarkar hinted at a transition in the Indian cricket team, confirming that the fate of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be decided after the 2025 UCC Champions Trophy.
The futures of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in international cricket have come under scrutiny following poor performances during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Australia. Their struggles have led to debates over whether they will continue their careers after the upcoming Champions Trophy.
A move to the Indian team is likely to happen sooner rather than later
India face the challenge of transitioning from Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to the next generation of players. Recent poor performances in Test cricket, including a 0-3 loss at home to New Zealand and a 1-3 loss in Australia, have intensified discussions about the future of the two players.
Critics and pundits are wondering whether Kohli and Rohit will remain in the squad for India’s upcoming tour of England, which will mark the start of a new cycle of the ICC World Test Cup (WTC). The Champions Trophy could potentially mark the end of an era for both players if they fail to deliver.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been outstanding players in one-day cricket – Ajit Agarkar
During a press conference in Mumbai to announce the Champions Trophy squad, Ajit Agarkar was asked about the transition phase for the Indian team. Agarkar confirmed that the fate of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be decided after the ICC tournament.
Agarkar paid tribute to their exceptional performances in one-day cricket and emphasized that the focus remains on the Champions Trophy. He added that after the tournament, there will be more time to assess the team’s direction and plan for the future.
“We are still one month away from the Champions Trophy. These guys have been exceptional players in one-day cricket… We’ll see when the Champions Trophy is over, we’ve got a bit more time to sit down and assess where everyone is at. Not just one of the players but where we are going forward. But right now the focus is on one-day cricket and the Champions Trophy,” said Ajit Agarkar.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are playing a three-match ODI series against England
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will play in India’s upcoming three-match ODI series against England, starting on February 6 in Nagpur. After that, India will begin their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Virat Kohli was the top run scorer in the 2023 ODI World Cup, amassing 765 runs at an outstanding average of 95.62, including three centuries and six fifties. Rohit Sharma was the second highest scorer, with 597 runs in 11 innings at an average of 54.27 and an impressive strike rate of 125.95.
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