R Ashwin points to selection bias, explains why Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are ‘impossible to drop’ | Cricket News
Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believed to have dropped the senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli almost impossible as long as they want to continue playing, citing their incredible achievements and huge fan following.Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been pillars of Indian cricket for more than 15 years, and while they have continued to perform, their departure from the national team is far from straightforward. While opportunities need to be created for the next generation, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes the duo enjoys a level of protection that bowlers rarely receive.Ashwin argued that star batsmen like Rohit and Virat command unparalleled influence because of their achievements and large fan followings, while bowlers like Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj more vulnerable to drop despite their contributions.Siraj last represented India in a Test against Afghanistan on June 6, 2026, in New Chandigarh, while Shami’s most recent international appearance came in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand in Dubai.Speaking on his YouTube channel, ‘Ash Ki Baat’, Ashwin said that dropping Rohit is not as simple as dropping any other player, especially after the veteran opener’s recent performances. He also highlighted a long-standing disparity in Indian cricket, where older batters often receive greater support and recognition than bowlers.
‘No one can touch Virat or Rohit’
“No one can touch Virat or Rohit if they want to continue playing because both have incredible credentials. Rohit has more than 12,000 international runs, and both of them have always delivered for India. They are batsmen, and they have huge fan armies. People go to stadiums to watch them.
Ashwin raised the voice for the bowlers
Ashwin criticized the treatment of the bowlers.“If Shami doesn’t get picked, or Siraj doesn’t get picked, or Bhuvneshwar doesn’t get picked, maybe 10 people ask, then 100, 1,000 or even 10,000 at most. But it doesn’t create the same uproar. That’s the difference. Virat or Rohit is almost impossible,” he added.
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