India head coach Gautam Gambhir believes senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will play 'massive roles' for the team in the . Both Rohit and Kohli are going through a rough patch since the New Zealand Test series at home last year.

Gautam Gambhir has downplayed the hype around India’s upcoming clash with Pakistan in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy, stressing that every match is equally important. While acknowledging the intensity of the rivalry,

Gambhir said the team cannot relax even for a moment in the Champions Trophy because they have just three league matches, as compared to the 50-over World Cup. “Champions Trophy is a completely different challenge as compared to the 50-over World Cup because literally every game is a make-or-break, so you can't stop anywhere in this tournament.

India coach Gautam Gambhir said Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have much to offer the team despite their poor run of form in recent matches, stressing the veteran duo will play a key role in this month's Champions Trophy.

The India coach knows exactly what his team needs to do if they are to claim a third Champions Trophy title to their collection.

Rohit Sharma's future as India's captain, particularly in Test cricket, has come under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The 37-year-old opted to sit out for the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, having scored 31 runs in five games till that point.

India coach Gautam Gambhir has tipped Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play massive roles for India during the Champions Trophy. Gambhir also reacted to the hype around the India vs Pakistan game.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has clarified that team India stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will have “massive roles” in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy event. Despite both players’ forms being under scrutiny, Gambhir spoke about the value that both players would bring to the Indian team.