Yograj Singh's Sharp Jibe at Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Former India cricketer Yograj Singh has reignited discussions about longevity and relevance in Indian cricket, delivering a pointed critique of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma amid growing debates about age and retirement. Both players have reduced their involvement in limited-overs formats after stepping away from T20Is following India’s 2024 World Cup victory and retiring from Test cricket last year. As IPL 2026 approaches, Singh dismissed speculation about their future, urging players to focus on performance rather than age-related concerns. “Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are young cricketers and they want to quit,” Singh remarked in an interview with Inside Sports, adding, “Laanat hai zindagi pe. Make the world realise that you are the best, that you are indispensable. Even if you are fifty years old and still scoring a double hundred, no one will drop you. So this age factor is very funny in this country.” His comments highlight the tension between traditional notions of a player’s prime and the evolving realities of modern cricket, where experience and adaptability often outweigh chronological age. Singh’s remarks also touched on the broader context of player roles in contemporary cricket. He criticized calls for MS Dhoni’s retirement, praising the former captain’s fitness and dedication. “He (Dhoni) is still playing and should keep on doing so for the next 10 years. Because he has proved his fitness with the right discipline and dedication. I still see his forearm, amazing man. Who the hell are people to tell him to retire? No. As far as cricket is concerned, hats off to him,” Singh said.#ipl_2026 #ms_dhoni #virat_kohli #rohit_sharma #yograj_singh
