Yuvraj Singh has defended Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli amidst mounting criticism over their form during India's Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat, emphasising their immense contributions to Indian cricket and urging patience as they navigate through a challenging phase.

According to a report in Sports Tak, both Rohit and Kohli will be selected as the Ajit Agarkar -led selection committee announces India's squad for the ODI series, starting February 06. The 3-match series is Team India's only assignment in the 50-over format before the ICC Champions Trophy begins later in February.

India coach Gautam Gambhir said veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli still have a future in the team if they want it, despite disappointing returns on the test tour of Australia.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli scored a cumulative 221 runs in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, which India lost 1-3 recently in Australia.

Gambhir makes it clear that he wants Test hopefuls to take domestic cricket seriously, and play the Ranji Trophy if they are not committed elsewhere

Whatever they plan, they will plan for the best’’ - Gautam Gambhir on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's future. (Photo Source: Twitter/X) India head coach gave his take on the retirement questions being raised around India's senior pros Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.