Insightful perspective from former BCCI chief selector on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's consistent form: 'They're always at their best'
Former BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma has come out in support of senior Indian batsmen ...
Former BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma has come out in support of senior Indian batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma amid criticism of their recent performances in Test cricket. The duo faced a tough series against New Zealand, where India suffered a disappointing 0-3 defeat at home, their first in over ten years. Kohli struggled against the spinners on turning pitches and seemed rushed at times, leading to his dismissal. Meanwhile, Rohit's aggressive approach in red-ball cricket did not pay off for him. This poor form was not limited to just one series, as both players also struggled in the Tests against Bangladesh.
Chetan, who worked closely with both Kohli and Rohit in the past, shut their critics and said that the two stalwarts are never in a lean or bad patch and predicted them to dazzle in Australia.
"Let's honor and respect what Rohit and Virat have done for the country. Players like Rohit and Virat are never out of form. They are never in a lean or bad patch. These words shouldn't be used for them. We are thankful to them. They are still doing it. We always talk about them and focus on them and want them to shine every time because they are superstars. Just wait and watch what Rohit and Virat do in Australia. They will dazzle with their bats," Chetan told Times of India.
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli had poor home seasonIn the five home Tests, Rohit scored 133 runs at an average of 13.30, with a half-century in 10 innings. His scores this home season were 6, 5, 23, 8, 2, 52, 0, 8, 18 and 11.
On the other hand, Kohli managed to get 192 runs in 10 innings at an average of 21.33, with just one fifty. He struggled against the spinners and registered strings of low scores: 6, 17. 47, 29*, 0, 70, 1, 17, 4 and 1.
The two stalwarts concluded an underwhelming home season which does not serve as a good sign for the team ahead of the high-profile Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
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