2025 ICC Champions Trophy: ‘Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma will not play…’
As India prepares for the much-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has highlighted the importance of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the upcoming tournament, which has been heavily criticized for their poor form with the bat.
With both Indian batting icons nearing the twilight of their careers – Rohit at 37 and Kohli at 36 – Kaif feels the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is the last chance to see the veteran players dominate on the grandest stage.
Mohammad Kaif has urged his fans to support Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as they approach their career twilight.
The former Indian batsman urged the critics to give their blessings to both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as they are two of the greatest white bowlers and are about to retire, so they deserve only love and support. At this stage.
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After losing the final of the ODI World Cup last year, the Indian cricket team felt pain in them and they are determined to win the T20 World Cup in 2024. Mohammad Kaif said that the visual image of Sharma and Kohli holding the tricolor after the victory was etched in his mind.
Kaif also believes that Kohli and Rohit’s commitment was evident as the pair helped India win the T20 World Cup 2024 and their contribution in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be no different, so the fans should show some patience and respect. .
India want Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Mohammad Kaif
The commentator said that Rohit’s aggressive start and Kohli’s ability to anchor the innings will be crucial for India’s success in the upcoming tournament. Mohammad Kaif said on his YouTube channel: “The image of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli holding the tricolor as India lost in the ODI World Cup final is etched in my mind. The two looked determined to win the T20 World Cup. They went there and won.
Kaif continued, “You need Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the Champions Trophy. One is 37 years old and the other is 36 years old. You can’t play for a long time. Give your blessings to whoever they play because they are the best players of white ball cricket who don’t play long. They contribute. If you play well, only you can win games in Dubai. Rohit provides the start by batting quickly at the start, and Virat Kohli uses that start to bat towards the end and scores there. Give them your love.
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Mohammad Kaif warns India as he predicts South Africa’s batting dominance over Pakistan
Meanwhile, Mohammad Kaif shares his thoughts on the different pitch conditions in Dubai and Pakistan. Cricket experts point out that batting in Dubai is more challenging, with the average first innings score hovering around 198 in recent matches. However, Kaif feels batting is too easy in Pakistan, with flat tracks allowing him to score around 300 on average. .
The former Indian cricketer also predicted that South African players like Henrich Klaasen and Aiden Markram could dominate in Pakistan’s favorable batting conditions. In such conditions, he believes that the best bowling team will warn India of low results in the eight-nation tournament.
Kaif signed off, “Batting in Dubai is tough compared to Pakistan. So India have to fight well to win the game. South Africa score 450 in every game because it is so good to bat. The ball does not spin; Use your feet and kick. So any team that does well will win in Pakistan.
