“They are absolute white-ball legends” - Aakash Chopra reckons ODI series vs Australia will not decide Kohli & Rohit’s future

Former Indian cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has stated that the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia will not decide the international future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Notably, Kohli and Rohit are making their international comeback for the first time since the conclusion of the ICC Champions Trophy in March 2025. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra asserted that selectors can’t drop the legendary duo based on their performances in the upcoming series. 

"One thing is clear - three matches won't decide their future. They can't even decide their present because they have such a huge fantastic legacy. Their body of work is massive. So how can you say that you can drop them if three matches don't go good and keep them in the team if they do well in three matches?" Aakash Chopra said on his YouTube channel.

"I am not going to be on that kind of boat or ship, and I won't speculate or anticipate at all because it shouldn't be done at all. Just think about it, we are talking about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. They are absolute white-ball legends," he added.

Furthermore, Chopra reckoned that the Indian talismanic batting duo might face a lot of challenges Down Under due to a lot of bounce on the Perth wicket. However, he wants to give the duo some time before they settle down. 

"I feel the start might not be good in Perth. It's a big possibility because it is the Optus pitch, there is a lot of bounce, and both are coming out completely cold, and suddenly a ball might come where they get out. If it happens, so be it. Then Adelaide and Sydney will come," he stated.

"I want runs to be scored, but, god forbid, even if they aren't, I don't think there will be any immediate difference to their life. They will play the South Africa and New Zealand series as well, and if we are discussing this at that time as well, that two series have passed, and what would happen if they don't score runs in the third as well, then I will entertain this question," Chopra concluded.

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