Afridi: Gambhir 'Not Always Right,' Kohli-Rohit Must Play Till 2027 World Cup

• Shahid Afridi criticized India head coach Gautam Gambhir while advocating for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play until the 2027 ODI World Cup.
• Afridi stated that Kohli and Rohit are the "backbone" of Indian batting and should be preserved, suggesting they be rested in low-stakes matches.
• He took a dig at Gambhir, implying that the coach is realizing he is "not always right" regarding his initial approach.
• The future of Kohli and Rohit has been uncertain, but their recent strong performances against Australia and South Africa have silenced critics.
• A planned BCCI meeting to discuss Rohit and Kohli's ODI future and the 2027 World Cup roadmap has reportedly been shelved.

Why It Matters: It reveals a public rift over India's cricket team strategy for key players.