'Prove you're serious!': R Ashwin tells Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to play domestic cricket to stay in 2027 World Cup plans

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has urged veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to show their commitment to India’s 2027 ODI World Cup plans by actively participating in domestic and India A competitions, arguing that such involvement would demonstrate seriousness about staying in contention for national selection; while he acknowledged Rohit’s strong captaincy record and the selectors’ tough decision to hand over the leadership to Shubman Gill, Ashwin said selectors must see form and dedication—and that if the senior stars refuse these playing opportunities, it would cast doubt on their fit in the World Cup scheme.
*This news was published by Times of India on October 9, 2025.*

 

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