New Delhi: Gautam Gambhir, the new head coach of the Indian cricket team, made a big statement about senior batsmen Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Actually, before leaving for Sri Lanka, the head coach of Team India held a press conference with chief selector Ajit Agarkar. In this, Gambhir has made a big statement on the future of Rohit and Kohli.

When asked about the future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the press conference, Gambhir said that it is expected that both these players will continue to perform well till the 2027 ODI World Cup. Gambhir said, “Both Virat and Rohit have a lot of cricket left, they are world class. They have shown what they can do on the big stage. Both of them will be in any team. Next is the Champions Trophy, Australia series. Then if the fitness remains good, both can play till the 2027 World Cup.”

Rohit and Virat have retired from T20

It is worth noting that after making India win the 2024 T20 World Cup, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli said goodbye to T20 International. After them, Ravindra Jadeja also left this format. Discussions about the future of Rohit and Virat started only after their retirement from T20. However, now the head coach has made it clear that if both the players continue to perform well, they can play till the 2027 World Cup.

Till when will Rohit and Virat be a part of Team India?

Regarding Rohit and Kohli, Gambhir said, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have shown what they can do on the big stage. Both have a lot of cricket left in them. Hopefully they can perform well till the 2027 World Cup. Any team would like to have them and they have a lot of cricket left in them.

Will Virat-Rohit be able to play the ODI World Cup 2027?

Gautam Gambhir said- Rohit and Virat still have a lot of cricket left. If they stay fit, hopefully they will win the 2027 World Cup as well; but right now there is the Champions Trophy next year. He also answered about the workload management of both the players. He said- I have said earlier that workload management is important for a bowler like Jaspreet (Bumrah). He is a rare bowler, whom anyone would want.

Gambhir gave this answer on his relationship with Kohli

In the press conference, Gambhir was also questioned about his bitter relationship with Kohli. To this, he said, “Right now we are representing India. We have a very good relationship on the field. Sometimes you want headlines, and it is good for TRP.” At the same time, it has also become clear from the press conference that young batsman Shubman Gill will be given a chance in all three formats.

Also gave answer on workload management of Virat-Rohit

Gauti further said- You want him to play important matches. So workload management is important not only for him but for fast bowlers. Let us tell you that Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh are resting since the title win in T20 World Cup 2024. Both of them were heroes for India in the tournament. Bumrah was also the Player of the Tournament. It was almost impossible for any batsman to play his fiery balls.

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