India coach Gautam Gambhir said Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have much to offer the team despite their poor run of form in recent matches, stressing the veteran duo will play a key role in this month's Champions Trophy.

Rohit and Kohli were part of the Test squad that endured a 3-0 series whitewash at home against New Zealand, followed by a 3-1 loss in Australia, which ended India's decade-long dominance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, has expressed confidence in the leadership and experience of veteran cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, despite their recent struggles in form. He said that both players still have a significant role to play in India's upcoming Champions Trophy campaign.

Gautam Gambhir said Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are still hungry to perform, and they add immense value to the dressing room.

Gambhir said the team cannot relax even for a moment in the Champions Trophy because they have just three league matches, as compared to the 50-over World Cup. “Champions Trophy is a completely different challenge as compared to the 50-over World Cup because literally every game is a make-or-break, so you can't stop anywhere in this tournament.

Gautam Gambhir emphasized the significance of veteran players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for the 2025 Champions Trophy, highlighting their value to the team and their hunger to perform despite recent struggles in form.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has clarified that team India stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will have “massive roles” in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy event. Despite both players’ forms being under scrutiny, Gambhir spoke about the value that both players would bring to the Indian team.