Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has come out in the open in support of batting legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, cautioning that certain “selectors” are waiting for the pair to fail so they can be omitted from India’s ODI squad before the 2027 World Cup.

Kaif was firm that both players are irreplaceable for India, especially on South Africa’s quick and bouncy pitches, where experience would be key in a high-pressure tournament. Now retired from both T20Is and Test cricket, Rohit and Virat only play in the ODI format now, affording fans the luxury of seeing them at their best on the pitch.

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“In the back of their mind, they know that people are waiting for them to fa

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