Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi reignited his feud with Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir while praising veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Afridi said that the two senior batters remain part of India's lineup and have shown enough form to continue through the 2027 World Cup cycle.
Virat and Rohit have answered every question about their future with performances. Rohit claimed the Player of the Series award in Australia and Kohli won the honours against South Africa at home. The experienced pair will next play in a three-match ODI series against New Zealand starting January 11.
Virat And Rohit Are The Backbone Of The Indian Batting Line-Up - Shahid AfridiSpeaking to Telecom Asia Sport, Shahid Afridi said that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma can continue leading India's batting lineup until the 2027 World Cup. Afridi added that India should manage their workload smartly by resting them only in low-pressure series against weaker opponents.
