India coach Gautam Gambhir said Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have much to offer the team despite their poor run of form in recent matches, stressing the veteran duo will play a key role in this month's Champions Trophy.

Gautam Gambhir emphasized the significance of veteran players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for the 2025 Champions Trophy, highlighting their value to the team and their hunger to perform despite recent struggles in form.

Gautam Gambhir said Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are still hungry to perform, and they add immense value to the dressing room.

Gambhir also played down the hype surrounding the India vs Pakistan match, which is scheduled to be played at Dubai on3

Captaining the country in sport is a huge honor. Only a select few get the opportunity to do so. However, leadership comes with its own set of responsibilities.

After the sixth round of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25, prominent players like Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shreyas Iyer have decided to skip the upcoming seventh round.

Rohit Sharma's future as India's captain, particularly in Test cricket, has come under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The 37-year-old opted to sit out for the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, having scored 31 runs in five games till that point.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has clarified that team India stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will have “massive roles” in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy event. Despite both players’ forms being under scrutiny, Gambhir spoke about the value that both players would bring to the Indian team.