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However, with the next World Cup two years away, there have been discussions around their future in the format. A BCCI source recently revealed that the board is not focused on their future at the moment as Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup remain its priority."Obviously, if they (Rohit and Kohli) have something in mind, they would tell the BCCI brass like they did before the England Test tour. But from an Indian team's perspective, the next big assignment is the T20 World Cup in February and preparations before that. The immediate focus will be on sending the best team for the Asia Cup T20 tournament, hoping all players are fit and available," a BCCI source privy to the developments told PTI on conditions of anonymity.The last tournament that they played was the Champions Trophy in Dubai, where Kohli scored a hundred in a successful chase against Pakistan at the group league stage and also scored a match-winning 84 vs Australia in the semi-final. On the other hand, Rohit starred with a sublime 76 (83) in the final to set up a four-wicket win.- EndsMust Watch
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