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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma should keep playing ODIs to guide juniors: Suresh Raina
Former India cricketer Suresh Raina believes that having both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the Indian ODI side remains crucial, as their vast experience can guide the next generation of players to eventually take up the leadership future of both stalwarts remains uncertain. Since retiring from Test cricket earlier this year and guiding India to a Champions Trophy victory in March, neither Kohli nor Rohit has played an international however, feels their presence in the ODI setup could be invaluable.
"Rohit and Virat's experience is very important It's crucial for the seniors to stay involved with the juniors. Shubman (Gill) has done really well, but he needs players like Virat and Rohit," Raina told Telecom Asia Sport."They have won the Champions Trophy, they have won the World Cups. Virat won the last IPL also. For the astute leadership they have shown during their respective careers, they need to be part of the dressing room," he the Asia Cup approaching in the T20I format, there is speculation that both senior stars could make their return to international cricket during the tour of Australia later this year, which includes three SIRAJ — INDIA'S ALL-FORMAT STARRaina also heaped praise on Mohammed Siraj for his impressive performances in the recent Test series against England. The former India batter believes the Hyderabad pacer has earned his place across all formats."Siraj should be part of the Indian set-up in all three formats, given how he has performed for the country with both the white ball and red ball. He bowled 187 overs in the series and came through without any niggle," Raina ability to deliver in high-pressure situations and maintain consistency across formats has made him one of India's most dependable bowlers. His inclusion in all formats, Raina argues, will give the team balance and depth in the pace India looks to manage the transition between generations, the blend of experienced leaders like Rohit and Virat alongside rising stars such as Gill and Siraj could be key to maintaining the team's success in the years ahead.- EndsMust Watch
