AUS vs IND 2025: There are selectors who want Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to fail: Former India cricketer's huge revelation after third ODI

Mohammad Kaif feels that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are determined to play ODI cricket for as long as they can and not let anybody else dictate terms. The former India batter dropped a bombshell, saying that some selectors are also waiting for the iconic duo to fail.

Kohli and Rohit starred in unison in the third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, October 25. While Rohit smashed an unbeaten 121 off 125 balls, Kohli remained not out on 74 off 81 deliveries. Their unbeaten 168-run partnership off 169 balls helped India chase down a 237-run target in just 38.3 overs, with nine wickets to spare.

"In the back of their mind, they know that people are waiting for them to fail. There are selectors and some media people. Ab to zid bhi hai Virat Kohli ki, Rohit Sharma ki (both of them are determined). Look at their face, they appeared focused but calm. They have that extra determination. They will be determined to go on their terms in this format and not to give anyone a chance to remove them from the team," Kaif said on his YouTube channel.

Kaif believes that Rohit and Kohli will have important roles to play in the Indian team during the 2027 ODI World Cup. The cricketer-turned-expert explained that the veteran batters have the skills required to thrive on the fast and bouncy pitches in South Africa, one of the three nations set to host the marquee event.

"In South Africa, it is a must to have Rohit and Virat in the squad because of the experience they bring along. You need Rohit Sharma on South Africa's bouncy track. Same with Virat. He plays well on fast, bouncy strips. Rohit Sharma has shown that age is just a number. You only fix things when they're broken. People support Rohit and Virat because they know they haven't done anything wrong," Kaif added.