NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma - these two names have been constantly making headlines ahead of the Australia ODI series, which marks the return of both legends to international cricket after a seven-month gap.
The first match of the three-match series will be played at Optus Stadium in Perth, and the opposition players also spoke highly of the legendary duo during a press conference.
Australia opener Travis Head and India's Axar Patel addressed the media on Friday, with Head praising Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The moment took a humorous turn, however, as Head glanced sheepishly at Axar while discussing the possibility of the legendary duo playing on until the 2027 World Cup.
"They have been awesome for India, I guess Axar can speak more highly about them than myself. But two quality players, two of the best white-ball players. Virat is probably the greatest white-ball player. Rohit is not that far behind," Head told reporters.
"Someone who opens the batting. I have huge regard for what Rohit has been able to do. I am sure they will be missed at some stage, but I think they both are going until 2027 (looks at Axar Patel and the all-rounder smiles). They both are trying to get to the World Cup. It is great for the game that they are still playing," he added.
'World-class players'
Axar, set to feature as India's lead all-rounder in the absence of Ravindra Jadeja, praised Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their professionalism.
"They are world-class players. They know what to do, and they are ready to go. They are professionals and they know what to do. They are ready to go," said Axar Patel.
"If you speak about their form, they have been preparing well, hence I think they are ready. Everyone has given their fitness Test, they are raring to go now," he added.
'They'll play till 2027!' - Travis Head's comment on Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma leaves Axar Patel smiling
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma - these two names have been constantly making headlines ahead of the Australia ODI series, which marks the return of both legends to international cricket after a seven-month gap.
The first match of the three-match series will be played at Optus Stadium in Perth, and the opposition players also spoke highly of the legendary duo during a press conference.
Australia opener Travis Head and India's Axar Patel addressed the media on Friday, with Head praising Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The moment took a humorous turn, however, as Head glanced sheepishly at Axar while discussing the possibility of the legendary duo playing on until the 2027 World Cup.
"They have been awesome for India, I guess Axar can speak more highly about them than myself. But two quality players, two of the best white-ball players. Virat is probably the greatest white-ball player. Rohit is not that far behind," Head told reporters.
"Someone who opens the batting. I have huge regard for what Rohit has been able to do. I am sure they will be missed at some stage, but I think they both are going until 2027 (looks at Axar Patel and the all-rounder smiles). They both are trying to get to the World Cup. It is great for the game that they are still playing," he added.
'World-class players'
Axar, set to feature as India's lead all-rounder in the absence of Ravindra Jadeja, praised Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their professionalism.
"They are world-class players. They know what to do, and they are ready to go. They are professionals and they know what to do. They are ready to go," said Axar Patel.
"If you speak about their form, they have been preparing well, hence I think they are ready. Everyone has given their fitness Test, they are raring to go now," he added.