R Ashwin Makes Strong Statement on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s Legacy

By: Prachi Kapruwan

On: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 5:46 PM

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RO-KO ODI Future In 2027 : Many questions are being raised about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s form and future ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, but the duo let their bats do the talking amid all these things. In the recent ODI series against Australia and South Africa, it was seen how the duo performed really well. Rohit was awarded as Player of the Series against Australia, whereas Virat Kohli was against South Africa.

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RO-KO ODI Future In 2027
RO-KO ODI Future In 2027 (Source : Social Media)

Now their teammate R. Ashwin has stated that it is very strange that people are raising questions on their existence in the coming ODI World Cup.

In a recent video shared on his YouTube channel, he stated,

“The fact that Virat and Rohit have to prove it is itself a laughable thing. What do they need to prove? In such long careers, we have all ups and downs; we all have good and bad times.”

“The fact that Rohit has worked on it (fitness) and come back—so props to him. The fact that Virat is batting as well as he is also shows the kind of work both of them have put in.”

“Rohit & Virat Don’t Have To Prove Anything To Anyone”: R Ashwin

Further, Ashwin stated that the star duo need not prove anything, especially after the way they have made their comeback.

He said,

R Ashwin
R Ashwin (Source : Social Media)

“They don’t have to prove anything to anyone. It is actually an example for all the next generation of players coming through, showing that you need to make sacrifices and demonstrate commitment to the game if you want to have such lengthy careers. The game is bigger than anyone else.”

Recently, it was seen that Rohit Sharma lost almost 10 kg in his return to international cricket in October and smashed 348 runs in the last six ODIs, scoring three half centuries and a century.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Source : Social Media)

After the ICC ODI rankings update, Rohit Sharma reached the No. 1 ODI ranking, and Virat Kohli reached the No. 2 ODI ranking.

On the other hand, Virat Kohli initially made two ducks in the first two games but bounced back in style. He smashed two back-to-back hundreds against South Africa and remained unbeaten on 65 runs in the final game of the series.

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