SaralnamaFormer national selector Sanjay Jagdale advised Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play domestic cricket to maintain fitness on in Mumbai. Jagdale suggested this would benefit the players who now only play ODIs. He emphasized their participation in the 2027 World Cup depends on form and fitness. Jagdale noted the challenges of staying sharp while playing only one format. He remains hopeful about their future but stressed performance is key for team selection. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak expressed confidence in the senior players' form for upcoming matches. India lost the first ODI against Australia in Perth and will play the second match in Adelaide. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 01:40 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Former national selector Sanjay Jagdale advised Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play domestic cricket to maintain fitness on 24 Oct 2023 in Mumbai
- Jagdale suggested this would benefit the players who now only play ODIs
- He emphasized their participation in the 2027 World Cup depends on form and fitness