Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli made a big mistake? Akash Chopra raging on ODI future, raised serious questions raised
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Odi Future: Former Indian team opener Akash Chopra has made a big statement about the ODI future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. All this happened when the two experienced players are threatened by playing in the ODI World Cup 2027. Also, talks are going on for both players playing for India A.
Akash Chopra has expressed his opinion on the decision to retire Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. His statement has raised questions whether Rohit and Kohli have retired from the wrong format. Please tell that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have retired from T20 International and Test cricket.
Akash Chopra’s statement
Akash Chopra said on his YouTube channel, “Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli suddenly decided to retire from Test cricket. I think they have left the wrong format. White-ball is uniformity in cricket, while Test cricket is the most difficult format, which inspires and challenges the players.”
Akash Chopra clarified that Test cricket not only makes the player mentally and physically strong, but also keeps them active in the game for a long time. He said, “Test is the most difficult, while ODI is the easiest for batsmen. Here is less comparative pressure.”
Akash Chopra raging on ODI future
Akash Chopra raised the question and said, “If you are playing only six ODIs in a year, then you have only six days of game time. How will you be motivat, how to prepare and keep yourself in the best shape? This is my worry.”
Giving an example, Akash Chopra said, “If you had played a Test series against England, it would have been in action at least 25 days. After this, there would be a series against West Indies and South Africa as well.”
When did Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retire?
After winning the final of the T20 World Cup 2024, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (Rohit Sharma) retired from T20 International cricket together. After this, both of them bid farewell to Test cricket. Rohit Sharma (Rohit Sharma) announced his retirement from Test cricket on 7 May 2025 and Virat Kohli on 12 May 2025. However, both are still fully ready and available to play ODI matches.
