Age has caught up with India’s batting stalwarts, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, and the pair must put in double the effort than what they were doing when they were 25 in terms of match preparations, feels their former teammate and legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Rohit and Kohli made their competitive return during the first ODI between India and Australia last Sunday after nearly five months. However, Rohit managed 8, while Kohli was out for a duck in disappointing performances.

India went on to lose the rain-affected match by seven wickets as Australia took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Ashwin says planning will be key to their performances as they now only play one format, as it limits their match practice.

“When you go on an international tour, you have to plan ahea

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