Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Yograj Singh Wants Rohit Sharma to Play For Five More Years
Yograj Singh, a former Indian cricketer, wants Rohit Sharma to keep playing for India for five more years, praising his batting skills.
He criticized people speaking negatively about Sharma.
On the other hand, Aakash Chopra believes it's unnecessary for Sharma and Virat Kohli to play domestic cricket, such as the Vijay Hazare Trophy, due to the limited number of ODI matches.
Chopra argues that playing in domestic matches wouldn't significantly affect their selection or preparation, given the gaps between their ODI games.
Yograj Singh urged Rohit Sharma to play for India for five more years.
Singh praised Sharma's batting and called out critics of the cricketer.
Aakash Chopra called the debate about Sharma and Kohli playing domestic cricket 'bogus'.
Chopra stated that Sharma and Kohli don't need to play the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Sunil Gavaskar previously mentioned the importance of Sharma and Kohli playing the Duleep Trophy.
- Who
- Yograj Singh, Aakash Chopra, Sunil Gavaskar and Rohit Sharma.
- What
- Former players discuss Rohit Sharma's future in cricket.
- When
- No specific date mentioned, but recent discussions.
- Where
- India, with discussion of domestic cricket.
- Why
- Debate about Sharma's continued playing for the Indian ODI team and his involvement in domestic cricket.
Yograj Singh's View
Aakash Chopra's View
Player longevity
Yograj Singh's View
Rohit Sharma should play for five more years.
Aakash Chopra's View
Not applicable.
- Player
- Rohit Sharma
- Former Players
- Yograj Singh, Aakash Chopra, Sunil Gavaskar
- Sharma's Retirement
- Retired from T20Is and Tests
- Chopra's View
- Playing domestic cricket is 'bogus'
- Gavaskar's View
- Importance of playing domestic cricket