India coach Gautam Gambhir said Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have much to offer the team despite their poor run of form in recent matches, stressing the veteran duo will play a key role in this month's Champions Trophy.

India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, has expressed confidence in the leadership and experience of veteran cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, despite their recent struggles in form. He said that both players still have a significant role to play in India's upcoming Champions Trophy campaign.

Gautam Gambhir has downplayed the hype around India’s upcoming clash with Pakistan in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy, stressing that every match is equally important. While acknowledging the intensity of the rivalry,

Gambhir said the team cannot relax even for a moment in the Champions Trophy because they have just three league matches, as compared to the 50-over World Cup. “Champions Trophy is a completely different challenge as compared to the 50-over World Cup because literally every game is a make-or-break, so you can't stop anywhere in this tournament.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has clarified that team India stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will have “massive roles” in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy event. Despite both players’ forms being under scrutiny, Gambhir spoke about the value that both players would bring to the Indian team.