Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has backed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to regain form and claimed that they can continue playing for India for another couple of years.

Kohli and Rohit's form came under the scanner during their disastrous outing in Australia during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

before the England ODI series and the Champions Trophy this month. Speaking to Star Sports, Piertersen said that Kohli and Rohit don't need to prove anything and called them legends of the game. The former England captain also hailed Kohli as the best chaser India has ever produced.

"These guys don't need to prove anything to anybody, they are legends of the game. They are wonderful entertainers. 35 and 36 [actually 36 and 37], these guys have another couple of years. He is the best chaser that you ever had in this country."

"There is no single batter in the world that has chased and won more games for the country than Virat Kohli. When he turns up, he's gotta play."

'Absolutely love Kohli and Rohit'

Pietersen said that he loves both Kohli and Rohit and claimed that he knew the current Indian skipper was going to be a special talent when he saw him in 2012.

"I absolutely love both of them [Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma]. I remember back in 2012… I think it was a T20 or a 50-over World Cup when Rohit was making his way into the Indian team. I think there was a bit of criticism about him and I said this young kid is gonna be very very special. He needs to be looked after and be played."

"You've seen that throughout his career, he was one of the first batters that went to Australia because he was one of the guys that turned up, decided if it's gonna be short and you're bowling 140 to me, I pull you off my nose and I'm hitting you for sixes. The guy was so good at the start and has continued to be great ever since," he added.

for the beginning of the ODI series against England from February 6.