Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has strongly defended Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, stating that the legendary pair owes no justification to critics questioning their place in the team. He emphasised that the duo’s dedication and hunger to perform should instead inspire young cricketers aiming for long-lasting careers in the game.

His comments came after Kohli and Rohit delivered dominant performances in India’s recent 2-1 ODI series triumph over South Africa. Kohli emerged as the Player of the Series, amassing 302 runs with two centuries and a fifty, while Rohit had earlier earned the same honour against Australia with a hundred and a half-century.

Despite their Test retirements, discussions about their future in the 2027 ODI World Cup have intensified, with no clear direct

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