the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 He has come to an end with Australia He emerged victorious, achieving consecutive wins with a score of 3-1 India In the five-match competition. The series was highly anticipated, especially with the stakes high for India as they needed a strong performance to secure a place in the World Series World Test Championship 2023-25 last. However, despite the excitement, India's top players, Virat Kohli and Rohit SharmaThey faced criticism for their disappointing performance.
Sanjay Manjrekar suggests radical steps for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
After the series, a former Indian cricketer turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar She criticized the selection committee, urging it to take decisive steps regarding the future of senior players like Rohit and Kohli. With India's next Test task being a tough five-over fixture Series against England In June 2025, after Champions Cup 2025Questions arise about the readiness of these experienced players.
Manjrekar said the upcoming series in England will be tough for Virat due to swinging balls outside the off-stump which has been the batsman's weak spot throughout the series against Australia. He also added that if both Virat and Rohit wish to continue playing, and their selectors support them, they should play county cricket to prove their readiness. He stressed that retirement is a personal decision, while dropping players is the responsibility of the selectors.
“The next series will not be as easy for Virat as it is in England, it will be more or less the same. There will be balls swinging outside the off-stump. But if both Rohit and Virat intend to continue, and the selectors want to support them, I would like to see both of them play cricket at the level Interrupting and convincing the people who will be making the big decision whether or not they are ready to retire is up to the individual while leaving people out is up to those they chooseManjrekar said while speaking on Star Sports.
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Underperforming stars: Kohli and Rohit failed to deliver
Kohli and Rohit were expected to lead the charge in this crucial series, especially with India looking to qualify for the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2025. Kohli's century in the first Test in Perth gave hope to the Indian fans, as he appeared to be regaining some form. However, his performance declined dramatically after that. In the remaining four matches, Kohli managed just 85 runs, amassing a total of just 190 runs in the series, a far cry from his usual standards. Likewise, Rohit's performance was dismal. The Indian captain played in just three matches and scored 31 runs, further frustrating fans and analysts alike.
