Shikhar Dhawan on Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma: The Indian cricket team’s most experienced players, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, have retired from Test and T20 formats. As such, they are seen playing exclusively in the ODI format for India. Both players aim to help India win the upcoming ODI World Cup 2027. Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan has now commented on Rohit and Virat. He says that Rohit and Virat will prove crucial for India in the mega event.
What did Shikhar Dhawan say about Ro-Co?
Former Indian cricket team opener Shikhar Dhawan has spent considerable time with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, both in the dressing room and on the field. He knows both players very well. Consequently, he understands how important these two veterans are to Team India and how crucial they will be in the upcoming ODI World Cup.
Shikhar Dhawan said “Virat & Rohit are legends of the game. Players like Virat and Rohit have performed for the country for so many years. I am certain that both of them will add immense value during the World Cup and help the team win”. (ANI) pic.twitter.com/avXGm6ok6r
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Shikhar Dhawan said, “Virat and Rohit are legends of the game. Players like Virat and Rohit have performed brilliantly for the country for so many years. I am sure that both of them will prove to be very important for the team during the World Cup and will help the team win.”
“Rohit Sharma scored a brilliant century at Lord’s. He showed why his bat is amazing and why he has been scoring runs for the country for so many years.”
When will Rohit and Virat take the field next time?
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will next be seen playing for Team India in September. Having retired from Test and T20 cricket, Virat and Rohit now only play ODI cricket for India. Therefore, Team India’s next ODI series will be in September, where Virat and Rohit will once again be seen in action.
Shikhar Dhawan said “Rohit Sharma scored a magnificent hundred at the Lord’s. He showed why his bat has been doing the talking & why he has been scoring runs for the country for so many years”. (ANI) pic.twitter.com/v2r9oyQTkV
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 8, 2026
Rohit and Virat’s performance in the England series
Indian cricket team’s star batsmen Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were last seen playing during the England tour. Virat Kohli scored 144 runs in three innings of three matches played in England. His highest score during this period was 74 runs. He scored two half-centuries and hit 13 fours and three sixes. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma scored 175 runs in three innings of three matches in the three-match ODI series played against England. During this period, he scored one century, in which his highest score was 138. He hit 19 fours and six sixes.