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Ajit Agarkar Should Be Ashamed of What He Said About Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli One Year Ago

Exactly one year ago, on October 4, 2025, Ajit Agarkar made a statement about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli that looks even more questionable today. While discussing India’s plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup, the chief selector described the…

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 11:53 AM
Ajit Agarkar Should Be Ashamed of What He Said About Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli One Year Ago
Key Things to Know
  • Siddhant Tripathi argues Ajit Agarkar should regret calling Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli non-committal about the 2027 World Cup.
  • Since Agarkar's October 2025 remarks, Rohit Sharma has scored 950 ODI runs at an average of 59.5.
  • Virat Kohli has recorded 928 ODI runs at an average of 77.33 with a strike rate above 110.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Siddhant Tripathi argues that chief selector Ajit Agarkar should regret labeling Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as "non-committal" regarding the 2027 ODI World Cup on October 4, 2025. Tripathi contends that the veteran duo has thoroughly disproven the selector's remarks through their exceptional on-field performances and public dedication over the past twelve months.

Since Agarkar's comments, Rohit has scored 950 runs in 18 ODIs at an average of 59.5. Meanwhile, Kohli has amassed 928 runs across 15 matches at an average of 77.33, surpassed 15,000 career ODI runs, and confirmed the 2027 tournament will be his final World Cup.

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