” Both of them skipping and getting ready for the 50-over World Cup is a good decision”, Ashwin on Virat Kohli – Rohit Sharma not playing T20 series.

As the global cricket community eagerly anticipates the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023, two of India’s most prominent players, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, have made a calculated move by choosing not to participate in the T20I series. While some may question their absence from the shorter format of the game, off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has stepped forward to provide insight into and support their decision.

Since their defeat against England in the 2022 T20 World Cup, both Kohli and Rohit have refrained from taking part in T20 internationals. Instead, they have been channeling their efforts towards meticulous preparation for the imminent 50-over World Cup to be hosted in India. Their conspicuous absence in recent T20I encounters against teams like West Indies and Ireland has generated discussions among cricket enthusiasts. However, Ashwin has offered a rationale for their choices.

Ashwin underscores that Kohli and Rohit, two pillars of Indian cricket, possess an extensive reservoir of experience and an unparalleled comprehension of the game. This, he asserts, elucidates their deliberate decision to forgo participation in T20Is. Their strategic approach is rooted in their pursuit of readiness and optimal performance in the ODI World Cup.

Ashwin said “From 50 overs to 20 overs, there is a complete switch in mindset. Both of them skipping and getting ready for the 50-over World Cup is a good decision.”

“They are using their experience and want to concentrate on the 50-over World Cup, which is exactly the right thing to do,”