Former India captain Sourav Ganguly expressed on Sunday that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should continue playing ODIs as long as they are performing well, given their “phenomenal” records in the fifty-overs format. Responding to media reports suggesting the upcoming ODI series in Australia could be the last for the celebrated duo, Ganguly stated he was unaware of any such development. “I’m not aware of this, can’t comment on this,” he remarked when asked about the speculation. Ganguly emphasised that performance should be the deciding factor in extending their careers. “It’s difficult to say. Whoever does well will play. If they do well, they should continue. Kohli’s one-day record is phenomenal, even Rohit Sharma’s. Both of them are phenomenal in white-ball cricket,” he said. Reports suggest the tour of Australia in October could mark the final ODI appearances for both Kohli and Rohit, who have already played their last matches in T20Is and Tests. So far, the duo has remained non-committal about targeting the 2027 World Cup. India’s ODI tour of Australia begins on October 19, with matches in Perth, Adelaide, and Sydney, followed by three home ODIs against South Africa in December. The 2026 calendar includes ODI series against New Zealand, Afghanistan, England, the West Indies, and another contest against New Zealand. What Did Sourav Say About India’s Chances At Asia Cup? Regarding the upcoming T20 Asia Cup in Dubai starting September 9, Ganguly stated the Indian team would be the favourites, coming off a much-needed break after the gruelling five Tests in England. “They are in the middle of a break. After the IPL, they played five Tests and now they will play the Asia Cup from September 9. “India are very strong, and if they are strong in red-ball cricket, they are even stronger in white-ball cricket. So, in my opinion, India are favourites, and beating them on those good Dubai wickets will be very tough.” Asked about Shubman Gill’s prospects as Test captain, Ganguly praised the young Indian Test skipper: “He’s India’s Test captain, and his future is full of promise.” Ganguly further mentioned that he’s ready for a second stint in cricket administration and would file his nomination. “If members wish, will file nomination (for CAB president’s post),” added the former BCCI president, who was CAB president from mid-2015 to October 2019. (With inputs from PTI)