Legendary cricketer AB de Villiers has shared how special and refreshing is to still see iconic Indian duos Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma still playing for their country. The former South Africa player, who has been Kohli's best mate and brother in IPL for RCB, spoke at the launch of Test Twenty, a proposed fourth format of cricket. The expert compared the Indian batter now to seeing icon Tiger Woods during his comeback years.
Despite persistent chatter around Kohli and Rohit's ODI future, AB said he is simply happy to watch them in action.
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"I am one of those guys who take what I can get," de Villiers said at the event. "If Tiger Woods comes back and makes a few shots, I am happy he's playing. Same of these two. They know what they still want to achieve; the 2027 World Cup is probably their main target. I just wish them all success and a fantastic end to their careers, whenever they may finish."
Matthew Hayden lavishes praise on Virat & Rohit
For former Australia opener Matthew Hayden, also speaking at the Launch of Test Twenty, seeing Kohli and Rohit back on the field is a happy moment. The southpaw stated the duo's time at the top cannot last forever, but the expert appreciates the immense value the duo brings as players and mentors.
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"Having Rohit in the house, having Virat in the house, that is gold. They are not just players, they are mentors in the dugout," Hayden said.
"I hope it is not their last tour, but you cannot play forever. This is more than likely their last trip to Australia, but they will be focused on the 2027 World Cup, and that is exactly where their attention should be. I was a little surprised that Rohit was relieved as captain after the Champions Trophy, but it makes sense. Shubman Gill is being groomed, and it takes time to build a leader."
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