Ashwin opens up on Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's future ahead of ODI WC 2027

Former India offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin emphasised the need for support space and open communication for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli saying that the duo being champions in whiteball cricket deserve the right environment to showcase their best performancesThe series opener marked the muchawaited return of Kohli and Sharma to competitive cricket since they retired from Tests earlier this yearThe pair made a muchanticipated return to an international fixture since the ICC Champions Trophy Final at the start of March when they contributed modest returns with the bat against Australia in Perth on SundayOn their return the duo flopped with Rohit posting 814 while Virat returned with an eightball duck Moreover persistent rain made it difficult for India to post a daunting total as they lost the game by seven wicketsSpeaking on his YouTube channel Ash ki Baat Ashwin highlighted that Rohit and Virat carry a rich legacy of success in ODIs and T20Is and with the right backing from the team management and cricketing ecosystem they can continue to deliver at the highest levelRight now RohitVirat need support space and communication These three factors are important and it is crucial for management and the broader Indian cricket ecosystem to support them at this point in time fostering direct and open communication With this we could see their best once again in ODIs because they are champions In whiteball they both have been champions be it in ODIs and T20Is A repository of success lies behind them What are we questioning They need space respect and that comfort with communication the former cricketer saidFurther Ashwin urged that Rohit and Kohli be allowed to play without pressure emphasising the need for them to enjoy their cricketThe 39yearold noted that while Rohit still has the 50over World Cup to chase Virat has already achieved everything in the game and the focus should be on leveraging their experience to guide and strengthen the team in upcoming tournamentsAt this point of time dont let them feel the pressure Let them enjoy Because you have to get the best out of them They should be relieved of any kind of pressure on them What is there for Virat to achieve He has won everything For Rohit the 50over World Cup is left but for Virat even that is not He is accomplished What is important for Indian cricket right now To translate his knowledge and experience and pass it well to the other players to use it well Please utilise him to win tournaments It is important to allow them to enjoy their cricket the player addedIndia is set to clash with Australia in a mustwin scenario on Thursday at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide to level the series 11 while the Aussies will be aiming to win the second ODI and seal the seriesThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever