Former India opener and ex-national selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth believes Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli remain automatic picks in ODIs, but insists both should regain their rhythm by featuring in domestic cricket.

Since the IPL ended, neither Rohit nor Kohli has played competitive cricket, though both have begun preparations for the upcoming tour of Australia. Ahead of the series, speculation grew about the two stars nearing retirement, with some reports even suggesting this could be their last outing. However, those rumours have been dismissed, and Srikkanth is clear that both belong in the squad.

“Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are superstars. For me, they are automatic choices for the Australia tour. If I were the chairman of selectors, I would appoint Rohit as captain for the ODI s

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