Former India chief selector Chetan Sharma backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to remain in ODIs

Chetan Sharma, the former India chief selector, backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to continue playing One-Day Internationals in comments reported by the Times of India on 21 September 2026.

He said age should not hinder performance and cited Rohit's remarkable century and Virat's unwavering scoring prowess as key factors in advocating their selection.

Sharma also applauded the BCCI's domestic cricket mandate and expressed confidence in both Indian teams clinching gold at the 2026 Asian Games.