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Patil says India bench can replace Rohit Kohli
The Indian Express··5d ago
Former selector Sandeep Patil said Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli now play only ODIs, expected to continue until the 2027 World Cup in Africa. On SportsNext, he said their futures depend on fitness and selection plans. He said India's bench can cover either if left out. Three or four bowlers already operate near 140 kmph without Jasprit Bumrah, he said.
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What It Means For You
- Patil framed Rohit and Kohli's ODI futures as a fitness and selection question.
- He said India already has pace options near 140 kmph beyond Bumrah.
- He pointed to BCCI Centre of Excellence facilities in Bengaluru with VVS Laxman.
What's Happening
- Patil spoke on SportsNext about succession planning around senior white-ball stars.
- He called Rohit remarkable in white-ball cricket and Kohli a long-running legend.
- He said selectors must weigh replacements alongside current players.
What Patil Emphasised
- Both batters are currently limited to the ODI format, the report said.
- The next ODI World Cup is scheduled for 2027 in Africa.
- Patil said he was confident Indian cricket would keep producing batters and bowlers.
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