Aakash Chopra predicts Champions Trophy 2025 as a potential ICC Swan song for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravandra Jadeja
Former Indian cricket and analyst Aakash Chopra has caused discussion by suggesting ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025should start on February 19, could mark the final international stand tournament Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravidra Jadeja. The trio, an integral part of India’s success for more than a decade, can decide to give a gift from an ICC event after a spectacle with eight nations, and considered the ODA 2027 World Cup too far in his career paths.
Retirees of Indian trio guesses get the importance of
Kohli (36), Rohit (37) and Jadej (36) announced their pensions T20I after the Indian World Cup T20 2024, encouraging speculation about their game. In his recent video, Chopra emphasized the champion trophy as the final final, citing the age and absence of immediate ICC opportunities. “I speak with a heavy heart … There is a great possibility. The champion trophy will soon happen and after that there will be another ICC event this year, which is the WTC final and we have not arrived there. So, none of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharm Ravandra Jadeja will not play that “ Said Chopra.
“After that, the ICC event next year is the T20 World Cup, but all three withdrew from that format. So all three will not play there too,” Added a ctarmen commentator.
Despite the fluctuating test appearances, the trio showed his playing skill during his recent victory in the India series over England. Kohli, Linchpin in ICC events, is still crucial in the highest order, while Rohit aims to transfer his captain’s term with a third title of Trophy champion. Jadeja double role as a comprehensive spin continues to enhance balance in India.
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Champion Trophy 2025: Goodbye Kohli campaign, Rohit and Jadeja?
India, grouped with large teams like Pakistan And New Zealand will open its campaign against Bangladesha on February 20 in Karachi. The tournament offers a veterans platform to fix their heritage, with Chopra’s remarks, “The ODA World Cup will be 2027, which is a little too far away. The world will look very different by 2027. I think players also think it could be their last”
While fans are organized for a potential transition, the experience of the TRIO could prove crucial in the movement of high pressure conflict.
While the insecurities remain, one truth remains: if their icc swansong, Kohli, Rohit and Jadeja will end forgiveness from their monumental contribution to the Indian crree.
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