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Former Selector Chetan Sharma Urges Continued ODI Roles for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli

WHY IT MATTERS

Sharma’s endorsement signals that the BCCI may retain the pair in upcoming ODI fixtures, bolstering India’s batting depth ahead of the 2026 Asian Games.

What happened

Chetan Sharma, the former chief selector, has publicly backed the continued ODI careers of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, insisting that age should not dictate selection. He cited Rohit’s recent century and Kohli’s consistent scoring as evidence of their ongoing value to the side. Sharma also praised the BCCI’s domestic cricket mandate and expressed confidence that both Indian teams will secure gold at the 2026 Asian Games. His remarks arrive as India prepares for upcoming ODI fixtures, and they could influence the board’s decisions on squad composition. The endorsement underscores the selectors’ willingness to prioritize performance over age, potentially shaping India’s strategy for the next year of international cricket.

PRIMARY SOURCES

'Age is just a number': Ex-India chief selector backs Rohit to continue playing ODIs

The Times of India · GAURAV GUPTA · Discovery only; publisher copyright terms apply

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