Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli deliver standout ODI performances post-T20I and Test retirements, boosting rankings and inspiring youth.

Former Indian cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are praised by Shikhar Dhawan for their continued impact in ODIs after retiring from T20Is and Tests. Kohli scored 651 runs in 13 matches with three centuries and a 65.10 average, while Rohit amassed 650 runs in 14 innings at a strike rate over 100, including two centuries. Their strong performances, including Kohli’s 302-run series against South Africa and recent centuries in Australia, helped Kohli rise to second in the ICC ODI rankings, closing in on the top spot. Dhawan highlighted their leadership and enduring hunger as key inspirations for younger players.