{
  "id": 8676887,
  "title": "Former Indian selector on replacing Rohit and Kohli: ‘…don’t think there will be any problems’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/former-indian-selector-on-replacing-rohit-and-kohli-dont-think-there",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T11:37:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-sandeep-patil-2027-odi-world-cup-10886249/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are confined to limited-overs cricket, with speculation surrounding their future in the sport due to their advancing age. Former Indian selector Sandeep Patil voiced confidence in the team's readiness for the impending transition, stating that the selectors must assess whether the duo will continue playing, maintain their fitness, and whether the BCCI has a viable strategy in place. Patil highlighted the team's robust bench strength, expressing assurance that any potential void left by Rohit or Kohli would be filled by a strong contender. The selector also commended India's cricket facilities, asserting his full confidence in the nation's ability to produce outstanding bowlers and batters in the future.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Former Indian selector Sandeep Patil confident in team's transition",
    "Bench strength assures replacement of Rohit and Kohli",
    "India's cricket facilities praised for future talent production"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}