Goa, Oct. 1 -- Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer believes there is a degree of professional rivalry between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, but said the two modern-day greats continue to share considerable respect for each other.

Rohit and Kohli remain central figures in India's ODI setup and have continued to produce significant performances despite being in the later stages of their international careers. Both players now represent India only in the 50-over format.

In the ongoing ODI series against the West Indies, Kohli scored a century in the opening match in Thiruvananthapuram, helping India secure an eight-wicket victory. Rohit then followed it up with another hundred in the second ODI in Guwahati, where India chased down 406 with...