Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan advocates for more five-match ODI series and tri-nation tournaments, citing the continued impressive form of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the format. Pathan believes their performances have revitalized ODI cricket and suggests that increased opportunities to watch them play would benefit the sport and the players as they prepare for the 2027 World Cup. Both batsmen concluded their Test careers in 2025, focusing solely on ODIs.