Nobody Has Right...: Former Indian Player On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Playing Domestic Cricket

Former Indian wicketkeeper batter Deep Dasgupta came in support of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, stating that no one has the authority to tell them to take retirement from international cricket. It is to be noted that Dasgupta, who now closely works as the broadcaster for the Indian side, said that the decision to bid goodbye to the game solely depends on the players.

In a recent interview he said,

"Nobody has got that right. We never told them to start, so we are nobody to tell them when to stop. They stop when they stop. It's completely up to them."

Both star batters have already retired from T20Is and Tests and are only available for ODIs. As the ODI World Cup 2027 is approaching, there were reports that the management is in no mood to consider them for the format till then due to their growing age.

Further, Deep Dasgupta said,

"Yes, as far as selection is considered, we are in a performance-oriented industry. You keep performing, you stay. There are absolutely no two ways about it. I saw recently pictures of him (Rohit); he is looking fit, he is up and running, and he is up for the challenge coming towards him."

The duo last featured for the national side in the Champions Trophy 2025 this year, which India won after a long wait of 12 years. Currently, both the players are busy focusing on their fitness as the ODI season is approaching.