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Karthik Predicts ODI Cricket Decline Post-Kohli, Rohit Era
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News18•04-10-2026, 23:10
Karthik Predicts ODI Cricket Decline Post-Kohli, Rohit Era
- •Dinesh Karthik expressed concern about the future of ODI cricket after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retire, both targeting the 2027 World Cup as their final goal.
- •Karthik believes the departure of these two "biggest names" will significantly impact ODI cricket, especially with India being a central hub for the sport.
Key Questions Answered
Dinesh Karthik stated that India has already moved beyond Mohammed Shami and that the team's current pace stocks are good enough, meaning there is no point in going back to him for the 2027 World Cup after a long bout of injuries.
Mohammed Shami last played for India during the 2025 Champions Trophy after recovering from a lengthy spell of injuries.
The selection committee decided to back pace options such as Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, and Gurnoor Brar to strengthen the bowling attack.
