Arun Dhumal on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ODI future

Arun Dhumal on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ODI future

Arun Dhumal backs ‘Ro-Ko’ duo to continue in ODIs

Indian Premier League (IPL) Chairman Arun Dhumal has backed Indian cricket icons Rohit Sharma Virat Kohliclaiming that the two contemporary greats are not yet ready in the 50-plus format. Dhumal praised Team India’s strong bench strength and highlighted the remarkable emergence of 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, but stressed that Kohli and Rohit can still contribute a lot to Indian cricket. So let’s take a look at Arun Dhumal on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ODI future.

He praised the duo for their class, belief and work ethic, highlighting Rohit’s stunning batting performance during the recently concluded ODI series against Australia where he was named Player of the Series.

Dhumal: “Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are here to stay”

Speaking exclusively to ANI, Arun Dhumal praised the continued excellence of the Indian stalwarts and said they remain vital to India’s plans for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.

“We have been talking about the strength of the Indian team for a long time. But look at this team: a 14-year-old wonder, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, is knocking at the door. And then you have these greats like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohliwhere people think they’re going, but they’re not going. They are here to stay,” Dhumal said.

He added:

“The way Rohit has shown his class in this ODI series – coming in as Player of the match in the final and beyond Player of the series – shows the kind of conviction and hard work they bring. They have given their lives to Indian cricket and I extend my best wishes to both of them.”

Rohit Sharma’s redemption against Australia

The ODI series against Australia proved to be a testament to Rohit Sharma’s grit and determination. After modest scores in the first two matches, the Indian captain unleashed his trademark brilliance in the third ODI, hitting an unbeaten 121 off 125 balls during India’s successful chase of 237 runs.

His performances – from a rusty single-figure score in Perth to a fighting 73 in Adelaide and then a match-winning century in Sydney – underlined why he remains one of the most impactful batters in world cricket.

Rohit Sharma becomes number 1 ODI batsman

After his heroics against Australia, Rohit Sharma achieved another career milestone by becoming the No. 1 ODI batsman in the ICC Men’s ODI Rankings for the first time in his illustrious career.

The 38-year-old surpassed Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran and the Indian teammate Shubman Gillwho rose to the top spot thanks to his amazing unbeaten century in Sydney. Rohit has held a place in the top 10 ODI rankings for over a decade now, reaffirming his consistency and class.

Kohli’s rock solid support

While Rohit dominated the headlines, Virat Kohli played a crucial supporting role throughout the series, especially in the final ODI where his 74 off 92 balls* anchored India’s pursuit. Kohli’s calm presence and ability to build partnerships once again proved crucial, silencing critics who questioned his ODI form.

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