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NDTV
5 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Sourav Ganguly Sets Straightforward Condition For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli To Play ODI World Cup
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Sunday feels Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should continue playing ODIs as long as they are performing, given their "phenomenal" record in the fifty-overs format. Reacting to media reports suggesting that the upcoming ODI series in Australia could be the last for the celebrated duo, Ganguly said he was not aware of any such development. "I'm not aware of this, can't comment on this,' he remarked when asked about the speculation. Ganguly however stressed that performance should be the deciding factor in prolonging their careers. "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,' he said during AWL Agri Business Ltd Event. According to reports, the tour of Australia in October could mark the final ODI appearances for the two Indian greats Kohli and Rohit, who have already played their last in T20Is and Tests. The duo have so far remained non-committal on whether they are targeting the 2027 World Cup. India's ODI tour of Australia begins on October 19, with matches scheduled in Perth, Adelaide and Sydney, followed by three home ODIs against South Africa in December. The 2026 calendar features ODI series against New Zealand, Afghanistan, England, the West Indies, and another contest against New Zealand. On the upcoming T20 Asia Cup in Dubai from September 9, Ganguly said the Indian team woulb be the favourties, coming off a much-needed break after the gruelling five Tests in England. 'They are in the middle of a break. After the IPL, they played five Tests and now they will play the Asia Cup from September 9. "India are very strong, and if they are strong in red-ball cricket, they are even stronger in white-ball cricket. So, in my opinion, India are favourites, and beating them on those good Dubai wickets will be very tough.' Asked about Shubman Gill's prospects as Test captain, Ganguly was in all praise for the young Indian Test skipper: 'He's India's Test captain, and his future is full of promise,' he said. Ganguly further said he's all set for a second inning in cricket administration and would file nomination. "If members wish, will file nomination (for CAB president's post),' added the former BCCI president, who was CAB president from mid-2015 to October 2019. PTI TAP KHS
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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
Rohit, Kohli should continue in ODIs if they perform: Sourav Ganguly
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Sunday feels Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should continue playing ODIs as long as they are performing, given their "phenomenal" record in the fifty-overs format. Reacting to media reports suggesting that the upcoming ODI series in Australia could be the last for the celebrated duo, Ganguly said he was not aware of any such development. "I'm not aware of this, can't comment on this, he remarked when asked about the speculation. Ganguly however stressed that performance should be the deciding factor in prolonging their careers. "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, he said during AWL Agri Business Ltd Event. According to reports, the tour of Australia in October could mark the final ODI appearances for the two Indian greats Kohli and Rohit, who have already played their last in T20Is and Tests. The duo have so far remained non-committal on whether they are targeting the 2027 World Cup. India's ODI tour of Australia begins on October 19, with matches scheduled in Perth, Adelaide and Sydney, followed by three home ODIs against South Africa in December. The 2026 calendar features ODI series against New Zealand, Afghanistan, England, the West Indies, and another contest against New Zealand. On the upcoming T20 Asia Cup in Dubai from September 9, Ganguly said the Indian team woulb be the favourties, coming off a much-needed break after the gruelling five Tests in England. They are in the middle of a break. After the IPL, they played five Tests and now they will play the Asia Cup from September 9. "India are very strong, and if they are strong in red-ball cricket, they are even stronger in white-ball cricket. So, in my opinion, India are favourites, and beating them on those good Dubai wickets will be very tough. Asked about Shubman Gill's prospects as Test captain, Ganguly was in all praise for the young Indian Test skipper: He's India's Test captain, and his future is full of promise, he said. Ganguly further said he's all set for a second inning in cricket administration and would file nomination. "If members wish, will file nomination (for CAB president's post), added the former BCCI president, who was CAB president from mid-2015 to October 2019.
India Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to retire after Australia ODIs? Sourav Ganguly weighs in
Sourav Ganguly has played down talk that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma could retire from One-Day Internationals after India's tour of Australia in October–November. Speaking at an AWL Agri Business Ltd event, the former India captain said he had no information about any such decision and stressed that only performance should decide how long they have grown since both players stepped away from Tests and T20Is earlier this year. The Australia series, with ODIs in Perth, Adelaide and Sydney from October 19, is being seen by some as a possible farewell. Kohli is third in the list of all-time top ODI run-scorers, while Rohit holds the record for the highest individual score in the not aware of this, can't comment on this,' Ganguly was quoted as saying during the AWL Agri Business Ltd Event. 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,' 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 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 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 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
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Should Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli continue in ODI format? Sourav Ganguly answers: ‘It's difficult to say…'
In the absence of both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, India managed to pull off a famous 2-2 draw in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The waning batting prowess of both batters was quite evident in the home series against New Zealand and in Down Under later in the red-ball game. Both Rohit and Kohli have stepped down ahead of the marquee England series, and the duo also called it a day in the T20 format after breaking the jinx of an 11-year trophy drought in Barbados against South Africa in 2024. However, both have decided to continue in the 50-over format and have been able to churn out runs quite consistently. But there have been speculations about their participation in the 2027 World Cup, especially with the performance of the youngsters. Former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly, though, backed Kohli and Rohit and said whoever is performing should play. '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,' Ganguly said during AWL Agri Business Ltd Event. Speaking of India's performance in England and Shubman Gill's purple patch with the bat, Ganguly said: 'Indian cricket stops for no one. There is so much talent. Look at the way they all batted. Outstanding. That is how Indian cricket is. When Sunil Gavaskar left, Sachin Tendulkar came. As did Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag, VVS Laxman. When they left, Virat Kohli emerged. And when Kohli left, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, and Gill stood up,' former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly told Sports Tak. 'Indian cricket has so much talent that this will only keep on growing. We have a tremendous system, where domestic cricket is so strong. The IPL is such a platform. Then there is the A team, Under-19 team as well,' he further said. 'India played brilliantly in England. In the second innings of the Manchester Test, they were 0/2, and from there to have levelled the series at the Oval is indicative of a very strong performance. It's a young team; congratulations to Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir. They went to England with this team only to see everyone perform so brilliantly. I don't think that after 2002 or 2007, India's top six batters have consistently delivered such an outstanding performance in England. Be it KL Rahul, Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, or Washington Sundar. They have batted so consistently throughout five Tests, which was heartwarming to see,' the former India captain added.
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First Post
6 days ago
- Sport
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'If they do well...': Sourav Ganguly backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to continue ODIs amid retirement reports
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to continue in ODIs as long as they perform. This comes after reports emerged suggesting that the star duo might be forced to retire before the 2027 ODI World Cup. read more Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma during the Champions Trophy (Right). Image: Reuters Kolkata: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Sunday feels Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should continue playing ODIs as long as they are performing, given their 'phenomenal' record in the fifty-overs format. Reacting to media reports suggesting that the upcoming ODI series in Australia could be the last for the celebrated duo, Ganguly said he was not aware of any such development. 'I'm not aware of this, can't comment on this,' he remarked when asked about the speculation. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Ganguly however stressed that performance should be the deciding factor in prolonging their careers. '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,' he said during AWL Agri Business Ltd Event. According to reports, the tour of Australia in October could mark the final ODI appearances for the two Indian greats Kohli and Rohit, who have already played their last in T20Is and Tests. The duo have so far remained non-committal on whether they are targeting the 2027 World Cup. India's ODI tour of Australia begins on October 19, with matches scheduled in Perth, Adelaide and Sydney, followed by three home ODIs against South Africa in December. The 2026 calendar features ODI series against New Zealand, Afghanistan, England, the West Indies, and another contest against New Zealand. On the upcoming T20 Asia Cup in Dubai from September 9, Ganguly said the Indian team woulb be the favourties, coming off a much-needed break after the gruelling five Tests in England. 'They are in the middle of a break. After the IPL, they played five Tests and now they will play the Asia Cup from September 9. 'India are very strong, and if they are strong in red-ball cricket, they are even stronger in white-ball cricket. So, in my opinion, India are favourites, and beating them on those good Dubai wickets will be very tough.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Asked about Shubman Gill's prospects as Test captain, Ganguly was in all praise for the young Indian Test skipper: 'He's India's Test captain, and his future is full of promise,' he said. Ganguly further said he's all set for a second inning in cricket administration and would file nomination. 'If members wish, will file nomination (for CAB president's post),' added the former BCCI president, who was CAB president from mid-2015 to October 2019.
