Rohit can play another World Cup if he pushes his fitness like Virat – Muttiah Muralitharan

As India battle it out against Australia in a five-match T20I series that is being deemed as the opening chapter of preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup, speculations are rife that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli may not feature in the global tournament.

Iconic Sri Lankan spinner, Muttiah Muralitharan opened up on why it is absolutely necessary that the Indian skipper should be a part of the upcoming World Cup in 2024.

Talking in an interview on Jio Cinema, Muralitharan said, “You look at his ODI World Cup performance. The starts he gave, the kind of strike rates he batted at. He never failed in the tournament. And he’s only 36, that’s young. He can play another World Cup if he pushes his fitness like Virat.”

He further added, “Why are people taking such harsh calls that it is the right time to go and bring youngsters. Until they are fit and performing, let them play. Rohit batted with a strike rate of 130 in ODIs, which is not bad for T20. He’s an experienced player. You just have to work harder on your fitness after 35. If the desire is there, he’ll play. I think he’ll definitely play another World Cup. It’s on his mind.”