Amidst the reports of uncertainties over Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s future in the T20I cricket, the former Indian chief selector Dilip Vengsakar feels the noise is just irrelevant.
The former Indian captain is confident that Kohli and Rohit will both make comebacks to India’s T20I team, as he feels the senior duo still has a lot to offer the team in the shorter format of the game.
As reported by NDTV, Dilip Vengsarkar said at the Meet the Media program organised by the Mumbai Press Club: “Virat and Rohit both are great players. Over the years they have won many matches. There is still a lot of cricket left in them. They will be back (in T20s).”
He continued, “Regarding Tests, they are an integral part of the Indian team. I am a huge fan of both. They are still in great shape physically and mentally (even though both are in their mid-30s). I always believe as a selector that form and fitness are important. Age is no criteria in cricket. Virat Kohli is supremely fit. I still believe they will play in all formats of the game.”
Meanwhile, Vengsarkar called for the inclusion of the young pace sensation Umran Malik to India's Test team.
He said, “Yes, you have to look at future and groom players as well and at the right time. If I was a selector, I would have picked Umran Malik for the Bangladesh Test series.”
The former chief selector signed off by saying. “Pace is very important and he can unsettle batsmen with his pace. We don't have many who can bowl in the 150s (KMPHs). This guy will play havoc when we visit England, Australia or the West Indies.”
(NDTV inputs)
