Virat Kohli (L) and Rohit Sharma© AFP
Indian cricket staff star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma confronted a variety of criticism from followers in addition to consultants following their poor present within the Take a look at sequence towards New Zealand. The 2 cricketers didn’t carry out with the bat as India slumped to a humiliating 0-3 loss within the three-match sequence at house. Whereas quite a lot of ex-India cricketers have criticised the duo for his or her large dip in type, former BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma jumped to their help. Sharma identified that each Virat in addition to Rohit have contributed so much to Indian cricket earlier than he predicted a great present from them towards Australia.
“Let’s honor and respect what Rohit and Virat have executed for the nation. Gamers like Rohit and Virat are by no means off form. They’re by no means in a lean or unhealthy patch. These phrases should not be used for them. We’re grateful to them. They’re nonetheless doing it. We at all times speak about them and deal with them and wish them to shine each time as a result of they’re superstars. Simply wait and watch what Rohit and Virat do in Australia. They are going to dazzle with their bats,” he informed Instances of India.
Earlier, India head coach Gautam Gambhir hit again at former Australia captain Ricky Ponting for questioning Virat Kohli’s place in Take a look at staff after a sequence of low scores. The India head coach backed his senior gamers together with captain Rohit Sharma and stated Ponting ought to speak concerning the Australian staff.
Each Rohit and Kohli weren’t at their finest within the just lately concluded three-match house sequence towards New Zealand. In six innings, Rohit managed solely 91 runs together with a half-century whereas Kohli scored 93 runs of which 70 got here within the second innings of first Take a look at in Bengaluru.
“What does Ricky Ponting must do with Indian cricket? He must be speaking about Australia. Look, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are nonetheless passionate concerning the recreation and need to obtain extra,” Gambhir informed reporters in his pre-departure press convention.
“They’re hungry for achievement and have executed exceptionally nicely for the nation through the years. Even the opposite gamers are doing a positive job, and I’m certain we are going to enhance as a gaggle. I’ve no issues concerning Virat and Rohit,” he added.
(With IANS inputs)
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