Ravi Shastri, Ricky Ponting Back Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma After Perth Setback

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New Delhi: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri and Australian legend Ricky Ponting have voiced support for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after their underwhelming return to international cricket in the first ODI against Australia in Perth on Sunday.

Playing their first match since the ICC Champions Trophy in March, both veterans struggled to make an impact. Rohit managed just 8 runs from 14 balls, while Kohli fell for a duck, raising questions about their form and long-term future in the 50-over format the only one they continue to play after retiring from Tests and T20Is.

Shastri said the pair should not be

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