Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma driving ODI revival, prompt Irfan Pathan to push for tri-series: 'Why can't we arrange that?'

Key Highlights

• With both stalwarts stepping away from T20Is and Tests, their appearances in international cricket have become more selective, turning each ODI into a marquee occasion.
• That exclusivity has worked in the format’s favour, drawing crowds and renewed attention at a time when interest in 50-over cricket had begun to dip.
• Kohli and Rohit remain the biggest attractions in world cricket, and their continued commitment has helped restore relevance, anticipation and value to ODI contests.
• Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been in terrific form in ODIs.(PTI) Building on the renewed interest in ODI cricket sparked by Kohli and Rohit, Irfan Pathan stressed the need to make better use of their presence.
• The former all-rounder advocated for longer ODI calendars, proposing five-match series alongside tri-series and quadrangular tournaments to keep the format engaging and fans invested.