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Rinku Singh hopes Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma feature in India’s 2027 ODI World Cup campaign and help the team win the title. The batter also expressed his ambition to play Test cricket and establish himself across all three formats

Aakash Chopra says Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's primary task ahead of India's ODI series against the West Indies is to keep scoring runs. He also backed India's squad and highlighted Nitish Kumar Reddy's role ahead of the 2027 World Cup

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner is wary of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ahead of India’s tour later this year, recalling their past success on New Zealand pitches. He also wants his side to win the ODI series and gain World Cup momentum

Punjab Kings spinner Harpreet Brar has dismissed talk of a rivalry with Virat Kohli, calling it a social media creation. Brar said respect remains intact while stressing that bowlers must focus on their job rather than being affected by a batter’s aggression

Punjab Kings spinner Praveen Dubey is determined to make his next IPL opportunity count after years of limited chances. Drawing on lessons from Virat Kohli and Yuzvendra Chahal, Dubey has focused on development, wicket-taking and improving his batting

Former India fielding coach T Dilip praised Virat Kohli’s unmatched intensity and influence on teammates, recalled India’s 2024 Barbados triumph, explained the idea behind the fielding medal, and highlighted Suryakumar Yadav’s iconic catch in the T20 World Cup final.

Former international umpire Anil Chaudhary says Virat Kohli's passion and aggression keep cricket exciting, while insisting the star batter bears no malice. He also backed non-striker run-outs and predicted future rule changes to discourage batters from gaining unfair advantages

Former India cricketers Aakash Chopra and Umesh Yadav, along with ex-umpire Anil Chaudhary, shared memorable on-field anecdotes on JioStar's Cheeky Singles, including Virender Sehwag's banter with Steve Bucknor, the Kohli-Gambhir confrontation and the debate over non-striker run-outs.

Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar says he is content with life outside the Indian team and now plays purely for his love of cricket. He also credited the IPL, Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri and his family for shaping his career and mindset.

Ajinkya Rahane’s retirement from international cricket drew heartfelt tributes from Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant. Kohli praised him as the safest pair of hands in the slips and his favourite Test batting partner, while recalling Rahane’s historic leadership during India’s Australia triumph

Indian captain Shubman Gill moved within one point of world No. 1 Daryl Mitchell in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings. Compatriots Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma joined Gill in the top five, while England's Joe Root moved to eighth

Ravi Shastri has praised Rohit Sharma's record century at Lord's, saying it silenced speculation about his ODI future. The former India coach also highlighted concerns over India's death bowling and fielding while backing youngsters to gain valuable international experience.

Irfan Pathan says Virat Kohli's greatness is not measured by runs at Lord's, praising the former captain's 74 against England and insisting his legacy is already secure after years of consistent performances across the world despite India's series defeat.

Yuvraj Singh has urged India's team management to clearly communicate its World Cup plans to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, saying senior players deserve clarity. He also backed giving Yashasvi Jaiswal more opportunities and called for patience during India's transition phase.

With intense speculation surrounding his ODI future, veteran batter Rohit Sharma faces a crucial test at Lord's. India take on England in the series-deciding third ODI, looking to bounce back from their Cardiff collapse and seal the trophy

Kapil Dev believes England hold a slight advantage over India ahead of Sunday's ODI series decider at Lord's due to home conditions. The former India captain also backed Gautam Gambhir, saying the BCCI and selectors should decide the head coach's future.

Ravichandran Ashwin has fiercely criticized national selectors over the ongoing selection uncertainty surrounding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, demanding transparent communication regarding their roles ahead of the 2027 FIFA ODI World Cup

Joe Root hit a tactical, unbeaten 99 to guide England to a series-levelling four-wicket victory over India in the second ODI at Cardiff. Root downplayed missing out on a century, emphasizing that the team's victory mattered far more

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar praised Virat Kohli's unwavering self-belief. Recalling a slump in Australia, Nayar revealed Kohli declined technical advice, opting to trust his own instincts before bouncing back in style, proving his champion mindset

Cheteshwar Pujara believes the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will restore confidence to the Indian dressing room for the England ODIs. He noted that the young T20I squad struggled due to a lack of experience in English condition