Kolkata, August 10 – Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has described the One-Day International records of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as exceptional, saying the two stalwarts should continue playing the 50-over format as long as their performances remain strong.
Speculation in sections of the media has suggested that the upcoming tour of Australia could be their last in ODIs. When asked about this, Ganguly said he had no information on such matters and therefore could not comment. However, he emphasised that performance should be the key factor in deciding the length of their careers.
According to Ganguly, anyone performing well should keep playing. He praised both Kohli and Rohit for their achievements in limited-overs cricket, calling their records in the format extraordinary. Both players have retired from Tests and T20 Internationals but have not yet clarified their plans for the 2027 World Cup.
India’s ODI series in Australia will begin on October 19, with matches scheduled in Perth, Adelaide, and Sydney. This will be followed by a home series against South Africa in December, consisting of three ODIs. In 2026, the Indian team is also set to play two ODI series against New Zealand and further series against Afghanistan, England, and the West Indies.
As per agency report, speaking about the upcoming T20 Asia Cup starting in Dubai on September 9, Ganguly called India strong contenders for the title. He noted that the break after five demanding Test matches in England was much-needed for the players, who had also played in the IPL before the Tests. He believes India’s ODI side is even stronger than its Test unit and will be very difficult to beat on Dubai pitches.
On Shubman Gill’s future as Test captain, Ganguly praised the young leader and said he has a bright future ahead. He also revealed his readiness to return to cricket administration, confirming that he will file his nomination for the post of Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president if members wish so. Ganguly previously served as CAB president from mid-2015 until October 2019 before taking over as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
