Irfan Pathan Backs Rohit, Kohli Ahead of New Zealand ODIs: 'No Questions About Caliber'

• Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan stated there are no questions about the caliber of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
• Pathan believes Rohit and Kohli's experience will help them return to form easily after a break, despite it being generally difficult.
• Both Rohit and Kohli scored centuries in the Vijay Hazare Trophy before joining the Indian team in Vadodara.
• The upcoming New Zealand ODI series is significant as India's next ODI assignment is only in July 2026 against England.
• Captain Shubman Gill returns from injury to lead India in ODIs at home for the first time, with focus on the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Why It Matters: Irfan Pathan expresses full confidence in Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's form for the New Zealand ODIs.