Ex-India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin praised Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for stellar performances against South Africa, calling doubts over their form "laughable." Rohit scored two fifties, while Virat hit back-to-back centuries and was Player of the Series. Ashwin highlighted their dedication, fitness, and signature shots, affirming both as key India players leading into the 2027 World Cup.