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Indian captain Rohit Sharma’s scintillating batting display against Australia in the Super 8 match of the ongoing T20 World Cup can easily be placed next to Virat Kohli’s spectacular performance against Pakistan in the 2022 edition of the tournament.

However, prior to the tournament, some said that these two legends shouldn’t have played in the T20 World Cup while others disagreed. Based on his fitness, Kohli can always fit into T20, while Rohit’s numbers were great to be in the team aside from leading the side. However, it was their performances in the 2023 World Cup that sealed the issue.

Looking at the way the Indian team is playing and has already become a title contender, chances of Rohit and Virat playing one more T20 World Cup cannot be dismissed. With Kohli training his eyes on the 2027 50-over World Cup, Rohit isn’t far behind.

Of late, it has been said that Rohit should give up white ball cricket and focus more on Test and IPL. Then, there are also reports about Rohit and Virat getting their last chance to win the Champions Trophy to carve their future path.

If things go as planned, some are saying that both Rohit and Virat are sure to play till 2027. Won’t they prefer playing the next T20 World Cup in 2026? What happens to the youngsters then?

The success of the current Indian team, described as a “bunch of champions,” highlights their ability in all aspects of the game.

However, with Rohit and Virat potentially extending their careers, younger talents like Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Rinku Singh may need to wait longer for opportunities in all game formats. The passage suggests a transitional phase in Indian cricket where the balance between experienced senior players and promising youngsters needs careful management to ensure sustained success across formats.

If and when the India team wins the 2024 T20 World Cup, who will take the call? At this rate, they would naturally like to continue playing all formats. Would that be good or bad for Indian cricket? Let’s wait and watch whether they win and retire or stay on!