Bangar acknowledged on The Rao Podcast that trendy cricket’s evolution, bolstered by superior health regimes and assist techniques, could enable Kohli and Sharma to increase their enjoying years.
“I believe Rohit will proceed to play so long as his physique and health enable him to,” Bangar famous. “Sachin performed until 40, and even Rahul performed until 40. With higher health requirements and extra professionals taking care of gamers, together with nutritionists, careers are going to get longer. In that course of, if it advantages the Indian staff, nothing prefer it.”
He additionally underscored Kohli’s robust dedication to Take a look at cricket, suggesting it could be the final format the prolific batsman would depart.
“Even with Virat, it is determined by his physique. The final format that he would give away will likely be Take a look at cricket. So, I’m certain that you will note Virat enjoying Take a look at cricket for an additional 5 years,” Bangar stated.
Addressing India’s current World Cup campaigns and their ambition to win the World Take a look at Championship, Bangar expressed that these objectives might encourage Kohli and Sharma to lengthen their careers additional.
“In at present’s time and age, the World Cup is going on each second yr, or yearly you have got an ICC event. I do not suppose that will have been an element. India successful the World Cup doesn’t suggest that Rohit goes to stroll away,” Bangar defined. “Rohit has tasted success now, and India nonetheless desires to win the World Take a look at Championship—there’s something to sit up for.”