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'Big assets for India': Robin identifies key factor that makes Rohit, Virat crucial for World Cup

With the 2027 ODI World Cup approaching across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, former India all-rounder Robin Singh has backed veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to remain vital components for the national side. Noting their recent strong output, which includes multiple centuries and half-centuries in their last five outings, Robin stressed that their seasoned status, physical readiness, and scoring touch outweigh concerns about age.

He also expressed confidence in head coach Gautam Gambhir's blueprint for shaping the squad's final composition through ongoing tactical tests.

Beyond the batting order, Robin discussed the potential return of experienced fast bowlers Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, pointing to their proven capabilities as a strong fit for forthcoming seam-friendly tracks. While India continues evaluating various lineups during current bilateral series, the former all-rounder maintains that these established names possess the track record required to factor heavily into upcoming tournament plans.

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