Delhi: Indian cricket’s two most experienced players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returned to international cricket after about seven months, but their return was not memorable. Virat Kohli could not even open his account in the first ODI against Australia, while captain Rohit Sharma returned to the pavilion after scoring just 8 runs.

Rohit-Kohli limited to ODI only

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have now retired from Test and T20I cricket. Both will now be seen playing only in ODI format. However, their future remains a topic of discussion at the moment, because the next ODI World Cup is still two years away and the age of both of them is also moving towards the last stage of their career.

“Domestic cricket will benefit” – Amit Mishra

Former Indian spinner Amit Mishra believes that Rohit and Kohli should participate in domestic cricket to remain match fit. Speaking to ANI, Mishra said, “Rohit and Kohli have to remain match fit. I know that nowadays everyone pays attention to fitness and it is very important for the Indian team to stay fit. They are working hard and it is visible, but match fitness is something different.”

He further said, “I am a little worried about his performance because he is a senior player. Hopefully we will be able to see him in the next World Cup. There is still time, but he will have to maintain his rhythm by playing cricket continuously. If he gets a chance to play in domestic cricket, it will be beneficial for him as well as the Indian team.”

Shubman Gill got captaincy, Australia took lead

Before the Australia tour, the captaincy of the Indian ODI team was handed over to Shubman Gill. Gill had to face defeat in his first ODI match as captain. Australia defeated India by seven wickets in the match played in Perth and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.