Ravichandran Ashwin says India’s selectors should continue to back Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, arguing that their long careers and large fan followings support their place in the team. In comments reported by Times of India and Yahoo Sports, Ashwin also contrasts the attention given to batters with the public recognition bowlers receive. He points to Rohit Sharma’s recent century against England as evidence that retirement talk does not reflect his current form. Ashwin further says that criticism from outside has been a constant part of captain Rohit’s career, implying that external reaction is not a new factor. Both outlets attribute the same core claims to Ashwin: that Rohit and Kohli command strong support and achievements over time, and that bowlers typically do not receive comparable backing from the public. The statements are presented as general observations about player selection and public perception rather than specific selection decisions.