Former Indian Test opener Aakash Chopra believes Rohti Sharma and Virat Kohli will be part of the ODI World Cup squad if they continue to perform consistently in the 50-over format. Rohit has been replaced as ODI captain by Shubman Gill for the series against Australia.
Meanwhile, Rohit and Virat have delivered consistently in the ODI format. While Rohit Sharma has amassed 11,168 runs in 273 ODI matches at an impressive average of 48.77, Kohli has aggregated 14,181 runs in 302 ODI games at a stunning average of 57.88; thus, their records speak for themselves.
“The preparations are on for the second Test, but the focus is more on the big news currently. The big news is that Rohit Sharma is not there as a captain, and Virat Kohli is there, but nobody knows what the road ahead will be. I read an article where it was written that their selection will be merit-based,” Chopra said on his YouTube Channel.
“I am wondering when their selection was not merit-based. Meritocracy only works. There is no favoritism or quota system here. India are doing well because whoever is good plays here. If you are good, you will play for India, and if you do well consistently, you will remain in the team,” he added.
The renowned commentator highlighted that Rohit and Virat Kohli won’t get frequent chances as they have retired from the T20I and Test format.
“If you see their last 15 ODIs, you would say their numbers are good. They have scored runs and the strike rate has been decent. It’s said form is temporary, class is permanent. However, since you do not play any other format, knowing that form and seeing that class repeatedly won’t be that frequent. That’s the truth,” Chopra said.
The former Delhi player said the single-format players will find it difficult to come up with consistent performances due to a lack of game time.
“It’s always the case that all-format players have a slightly longer career span. They are always in your thoughts. However, it’s very difficult for single-format players, whether you are playing only Tests, ODIs, or T20Is. Not playing any cricket is a problem. The gaps are becoming very long. That is not a good thing,” Chopra elaborated.
Kohli and Rohit will be seen in action in a three-match ODI series against Australia.
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