Overview

• Explaining his choice, Wood said Rohit is dangerous against the short ball and joked it felt like the India captain’s bat “kept getting wider.”
• Wood also highlighted Virat Kohli’s competitiveness and spoke about tempting him around the fourth or fifth stump line.
• He added Steven Smith and Mitchell Marsh to his list of most challenging opponents from across formats.
• Asked about Rishabh Pant, Wood advised bowlers to hold their nerve and mix options such as slower balls, high bouncers and fast yorkers.
• News18 contextualized the remarks with Rohit‑vs‑Wood numbers across formats and noted Wood is set to face Smith and Marsh in the 2025–26 Ashes, with meetings against Rohit or Kohli more likely in the IPL or a future World Cup.