Joe Root: I think it’s very dangerous just to write off players like Virat and Rohit

Will the 2023 edition of the ICC World Cup is going to be Rohit’s final showpiece event? Will Team India witness a changing of guards in white-ball cricket after the ODI World Cup? Ex-England skipper Joe Root feels age is just a number and it will be dangerous to write off players like Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli.

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Joe Root told the ‘Times of India’ –

“I think it’s very dangerous just to write off players like Virat and Rohit because of their age. Look at how long Chris Gayle, for example, played T20 cricket.

Root added – “Some of the best players in the world have gone longer, especially in T20 cricket, and have been wonderful with their performances. As long as you’re fit, you go on and play.

“Jimmy Anderson is a perfect example you look at. He is over 40, he’s still performing exceptionally well.

Root added –

“We’re very fortunate that we’ve not lost out on that because we think he’s too old. He’s still playing and he’s still leading our attack. And we’re using all that experience and skill to our advantage. We’re seeing him as a talent and ability and a wonderful player on his own.”