Indias Rohit, Kohli Have Massive Role In Champions Trophy

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 months Champions Trophy.

Captain Rohit and batter Kohli were both part of the test team that suffered a 3-0 series sweep at home by New Zealand followed by a 3-1 hammering in Australia which ended their decade-long hold on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Following the defeat to Australia, both players returned to domestic cricket in a bid to rediscover their best form.

I think both Rohit and Virat, they add so much value to the dressing room. They add so much value to Indian cricket as well. Theyve got to play a massive role in the Champions Trophy, Gambhir told reporters on Saturday.

And Ive said it before as well, those guys are so hungry, they want to play for the country. They have the passion to play for the country and deliver for the country.