"India Doesn't Depend On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma...": Pace Legend's Big Statement While Backing Young 'Trump Cards'

The legendary pacer also talked about the significance of Jasprit Bumrah in the Indian team.

Sri Lanka's legendary cricketer Chaminda Vaas thinks that India do not rely on their star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as there are many other young players who can be considered as 'trump card' for prestigious events like Asia cup and World Cup. India will first play in Asia Cup starting from August 31 then they will host the ICC Men's World Cup which will start from October 5.

Chaminda told ANI, “If you talk about the Indian team, not only Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are trump cards, there are so many young cricketers who are trump cards, like Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav. Yashasvi (Yashasvi Jaiswal) is playing well, Gill is playing well, there are so many bunches of talent in India. Everybody is going to be competitive. When it comes to batting, I think India does not depend on Virat and Rohit all the time, others have also chipped in and if Virat and Rohit perform then mostly the game will be won by India."

Chaminda who is a bowling coach of the Colombo Strikers team in the Lanka Premier League (LPL), also talked about the significance of Jasprit Bumrah in the team and said if he gets fit then it will be a huge benefit for India in World Cup.

Bumrah who is out of action since September 2022, is in the final stage of rehabilitation.

“It would not be easy but we know that Jasprit Bumrah is one of the best bowlers in the world, the way he had performed, he is a very consistent player. India is really looking to get his services. However, it happens on the rehabilitation and injury as well but I am pretty sure that the trainer and physio working in a team to get him fit. If he gets fit, then it will be a huge benefit for India in World Cup," the former Sri Lankan cricketer added.