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Ganguly praised both as 'phenomenal' in white-ball cricket and said they should continue as long as they deliver strong performances for India."It's difficult to say. Whoever does well will play. If they do well, they should continue. Kohli's one-day record is phenomenal, even Rohit Sharma's. Both of them are phenomenal in white-ball cricket,' said.Rohit and Kohli last represented India in international cricket during the ICC Champions Trophy in February 2025; since then, they haven't featured in any matches for India.Both legends also formally retired from Test cricket in May 2025. Rohit made his official announcement on May 7, while Kohli followed shortly after on May 12, sharing reflections on his journey and marking the end of his 14-year Test career.Rohit recently attended Day 3 of the India-England Test at The Oval, his first since retiring from the format. Avoiding the media, he cheered from the stands, sporting a Rs 2.46 crore Audemars Piguet watch.Rohit, who has played seven editions of the T20 World Cup, also encouraged century-maker Yashasvi Jaiswal, telling him to 'keep batting,' delighting fans with his supportive presence.- EndsMust Watch
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