New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- India head coach Gautam Gambhir has stressed the importance of having veteran openers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the squad for the Champions Trophy 2025, saying that they will add value not only to the dressing room but also to Indian cricket. Gambhir stated that the duo will have a "massive role" to play in the upcoming marquee tournament and that the two players are hungry.

Notably, Gambhir's statement comes days after both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma failed to deliver in their respective Ranji Trophy matches. The two senior openers have not been at their best for some time now, with Rohit even getting out in the final match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

Speaking to Star Sports during Naman Awa...