Regaining rhythm after long breaks key for Kohli, Rohit as 2027 WC nears: Pujara

In the twilight of their international career, Kohli and Rohit play just the ODI format, making it challenging to sustain form after long breaks

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Rohit Sharma

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Thursday stressed that each and every bilateral assignment will be “very important” now for stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as India look ahead to the 2027 ODI World Cup.

In the twilight of their international career, Kohli and Rohit play just the ODI format, making it challenging to sustain form after long breaks.

The duo, who featured in ODI series in Australia, will be seen in the upcoming series against South Africa starting November 30 in Ranchi.

“For both of them, I think each and every series will be very important because when you are just playing one format. It is important for a player to be in touch with the game and they will be playing after a bit of a break which makes it a little more challenging.” Jio-Star expert Pujara said during a Media Day ahead of the first Test against South Africa.