Shane Watson believes a youngster will have to do something extraordinary to challenge Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's place in the ODI side.

R Ashwin took a sarcastic dig at an X user for sharing a fake quote of him where Ashwin claims that Rohit Sharma might continue playing cricket till 2027 ODI World Cup but Virat Kohli might not hang around that long due to family commitment.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have excelled in ICC tournaments, each winning four titles and surpassing MS Dhoni’s record. Kohli’s consistent performance and Rohit’s leadership have established them as cricketing legends in India.

Earlier, Rohit Sharma confirmed that he will not be retiring from ODI cricket. However, he remained uncertain about the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027, stating that he has not thought about the distant future. Virat Kohli is to reveal his future plans, but he has not discussed his ODI retirement either.

After the Champions Trophy 2025 triumph, the next ICC ODI event that India would be targeting to win is the 2027 World Cup, especially after missing it out by inches in the 2023 edition. There were rumours that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli would retire from ODIs after the Champions Trophy win,

Yet, in their own distinct ways, Rohit and Kohli swiftly dispelled all rumours, affirming their intent to continue their international cricket careers for the foreseeable future. Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson echoed this sentiment, asserting that the veteran duo's exceptional batting form justifies their decision to press on.

Hardik Pandya, an all-rounder for the Indian cricket team, set a remarkable new record on social media with a post after the Champions Trophy win, surpassing the previous record held by Virat Kohli.

Indian cricket stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli make significant gains in the latest ICC ODI rankings, after stellar batting performances in the Champions Trophy 2025.

Throughout the tournament, speculation swirled around whether the Champions Trophy would mark the final appearance of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. As Ravindra Jadeja struck the winning runs in the final,