India’s cricketing stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma enter the Champions Trophy with speculation over their future as age catches up with them. Both players have struggled in recent times, particularly in Tests, and are under intense scrutiny as they prepare for India’s first match in Dubai against Bangladesh.

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• Rohit Sharma (37) and Virat Kohli (36) are nearing the end of their cricketing careers.
• Both players have struggled in recent Test series but found some form in India’s 3-0 ODI win over England.
• Kohli and Rohit have retired from T20s after last year’s World Cup victory.
• Rohit has been asked to decide his future by the end of the Champions Trophy, according to anonymous sources.
• Kohli is expected to continue playing Tests, despite questions surrounding his future.
• Rohit had a poor run in domestic cricket, scoring low in the Ranji Trophy matches.
• Kohli’s return to form in the ODI series was marked by a 52-run knock against England.
• India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir believes both players will play “massive roles” in the Champions Trophy.
• The Champions Trophy in Dubai is expected to be pivotal for the duo’s future.
• Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen advises against discarding the two legends prematurely, citing their influence on the field.