Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin made a massive remark about Virat Kohli after his stunning unbeaten 139 in the first ODI against the West Indies. The Indian team won the series opener by eight wickets. As Virat Kohli stays in London with his family and plays only one format for India, Ashwin cheekily asked whether he has been playing some cricket
in England, given the way he batted after last playing a match in July as well. He also added that Kohli and Rohit Sharma were always going to make it to the World Cup despite all the question marks as well.

“Virat Kohli’s batting is brilliant. Is he playing for England in England? I don’t know. Coming and batting with that flow is not easy. It is just remarkable. This was always going to happen. We would keep saying what about Virat? What about Rohit? What the selection committee is thinking? But we all knew this was going to happen. After the Champions Trophy win, taking a new route is not possible at all,” he said on ‘Ash ki Baat’.

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Ravichandran Ashwin also stated that there were no proper credentials for the coach and selector to prove that the veteran duo were not able enough to play in the 2027 World Cup.

“If Gautam Gambhir and Agarkar think that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma do not fit into the 50-over side, then it has to be proven with proper credentials. There was one point in time when Rohit’s fitness was slightly tested, and his form dipped a bit. If that topic had come up then, it would have merit. Discussing the topic is not wrong. But there has to be clear communication with the player,” he said.

“In the case of Virat, this topic should not even be raised. Just look at how he is batting. After winning the 2025 Champions Trophy, on pure credentials and merit, Virat and Rohit should be there in the plans for the next 24 months. Your responsibility is to keep them fit and in form till the World Cup. When we can make exceptions for legends like Sachin, Virat and Rohit are no different. Where is the logic in leaving them out? That was never going to happen,” R Ashwin concluded.