Kevin Pietersen has called for the fans to be more sympathetic towards Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and said that both stars deserve more respect. Kohli and Rohit struggled during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

Ashwin, who has turned into a full-scale pundit since his retirement from international cricket, shared some important insights ahead of the start of India's ODI series against England. The assignment will also work as a practice series, setting the tone for Champions Trophy, which starts on February 19.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir was behind the move, with the Champions Trophy spot still up for discussion with chief selector Ajit Agarkar.

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.

The Champions Trophy starts in Pakistan from February 19 and will concluded on March 9 but India will play all their matches in Dubai as per the hybrid model agreement signed by the concerned parties

India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Saturday asserted that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will have “massive roles” to play for the team in the upcoming Champions Trophy and said the batting stars add “so much value” to the nation’s cricket.

Kevin Pietersen reckons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma still have a couple of years left in them and can continue to make India win.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has opened up on the role of batting icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma at the 2025 Champions Trophy, which will be played in Pakistan and UAE. Gambhir also spoke about the format of the Champions Trophy and how his team will treat it.