Former Australia captain Steve Waugh gave his verdict on the future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Indian cricket as he underlined something many modern-day cricket lovers tend to forget: no player is indispensable. His comments have cropped up at a time when speculations about India’s 2027 ODI World Cup squad are rife, with both Kohli and Rohit set to be over 40 years old.

Speaking on his YouTube channel with senior journalist Vimal Kumar, Waugh outlined the responsibilities of the seniors in the team. “The players have to take some responsibility and realise that the game is bigger than the individual. You can’t put yourself above the game. You’ve got to realise that the game moves on and someone else will take your place. You’re not irreplaceable,” Waugh said.

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