‘I don’t think playing Domestic Cricket would change their chance’: EX-Australian star’s BOLD take on Virat and Rohit

Many former cricketers and experts have suggested that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should play domestic cricket to maintain their rhythm and form. However, Aaron Finch disagrees with this view. He believes that playing domestic cricket won’t make much difference to their chances or performance. Instead, Finch feels that it ultimately depends on the players’ own motivation and desire to continue playing at the highest level.

“I don’t think it necessarily comes down to playing so much domestic cricket. I don’t think that would change their chances or the way they approach it at all. The odd game here or there, just to make sure that they’re ticking over in a competitive environment,” said JioStar expert Finch, while replying to a Hindustan Times query during a media day ahead of the first ODI.

“But you know that they’re going to be hitting thousands and thousands of balls behind the scenes, away from the cameras. So, yeah, if the desire is still there, and if the performances are there, there’s no reason why they won’t,” he added.

“I would love to see them both play in that 50-over World Cup in 2027. That’ll be up to the selectors, the coaching staff, the captain and their performances. That’s what it comes down to. I think that any time you have the experience that they bring, but are also pushed by the next generation of players coming through, it’s really exciting because it keeps the depth of the squad so strong. And no doubt India have got that,” said Finch.

“So, what are the challenges that they face? Probably just the amount of cricket. No doubt that will have its challenges. But you know that neither of them will leave any stone unturned. If there’s a desire for them to both get there, and they’ve indicated that, then you know that they’re going to be hitting enough balls,” he added.