Kapil Dev, former Indian cricket captain, suggests that a cricketer's prime years span from ages 26 to 34, with fitness determining their career length. Using Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as examples,

While some of the big names will be part of the Mumbai and Rest of India squad for the Irani Trophy 2024, two big names missing from the squads are Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Rohit Sharma was eligible to be picked for Mumbai while Virat Kohli could have been selected for the Rest of India squad.

Kapil Dev believes the prime years of a cricketer's career are between 26 and 34, with fitness determining longevity beyond that. This view is relevant for Indian stars like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli,

Kapil Dev says a player's prime is between the age of 26 and 34 and with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma being 35 and 37 respectively, fitness will be key.

Team India registered a thumping 280-run victory over Bangladesh in the first Test of the two-match series on Sunday in Chennai

In fact, in the Newlands match, Kohli's act had resulted in India getting a wicket in the very same over. Although Aiden Markram was left annoyed when the former India captain pulled it off again when he came to take strike for the final ball on Day 1 of the match.

Kapil Dev's comments also bring to light the contrasting retirement choices of past legends. He noted that while players like Ravi Shastri retired early, others like Sachin Tendulkar played well into their 40s.