India, Dec. 3 -- Former India fast bowler S Sreesanth jumped into the ongoing debate over India's 2027 ODI World Cup roadmap as he made a blunt appeal to India head coach Gautam Gambhir. With questions swirling around the futures of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the format, Sreesanth backed the senior duo as India plan the next 50-over ICC tournament.

Speaking in a video that went viral on social media, Sreesanth urged his former India teammate not to hold back Kohli and Rohit, saying their stellar record warrants continued inclusion in the format.

He said, "Gautam bhai aap coach ho aap kisi ko mat roko, especially Ro-Ko ko mat roko. Rohit aur Virat ka jo record hai behtareen hain aur jab tak woh khelna chahte hain unko khelne do. Bec...