As Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma prepare for one of their career’s defining challenges in Australia in the upcoming Test series, former India head coach Greg Chappell believes the stalwart duo can “rekindle” the energy and focus of their youth to rediscover their lost glory.

According to Chappell, the ageing Rohit and Kohli must summon the same drive and focus that once marked their prime years if India hope to reclaim its form on foreign soil. Reflecting on a conversation with Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar in 2005, Chappell shared insights into the hurdles players face as they age.