Indian veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been asked to play across all three formats of the game for four more years, claims Dubai Capitals’ legendary all-rounder Gulbadin Naib. Claims have also been made on the return of the cricketers to other formats for India.
Ever since the two Indian veterans were doubted to retain their spot in the Indian XI for the 2027 World Cup and were not in the plans of the selectors and the coach, several former cricketers and even current cricketers have showered their faith on them.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma also batted with perfection and have kept their name with staggering innings across the two series they have played in since their return. Now, the Afghan all-rounder has made a similar claim backing the Indian greats.
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“They should play in all three formats for at least four years.” Afghan all-rounder’s massive claim on Indian veterans
Afghan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib, who plays for the Dubai Capitals as an all-rounder, made a staggering claim from the sidelines. The two heavyweights should be playing all three formats for at least four years, claimed the all-rounder.
While speaking to ANI Naib, he said, “Both of them are very big players [Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli]. I can only say one thing. I won’t talk much about it. They should play in all three formats for at least four years.”
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli back at the top of ICC Men’s ODI Rankings
Rohit Sharma started off very well in the Australia tour after he retained his fitness during the long gap between the IPL and their much-anticipated return to international cricket. Rohit Sharma was the player of the series with 200+ runs in Australia and has amassed 348 runs in his last 6 ODI appearances.
He sealed the top spot on the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings with his latest performance, and veteran Virat Kohli soon caught up with him with 302 runs in the South Africa series. With 376 runs in 6 matches, Kohli is just 8 rating points short of sealing the top spot in the ICC Men’s ODI Rankings and is slotted in the second spot.
As a defending champion, you have to play very clearly,” Naib claimed on expectations in the ILT20
The ongoing edition of the ILT20 marks the Dubai Capitals as the defending champions of the competition. Nabi acknowledged that there is always immense pressure to be the champions of any tournament and then come back into the league as the defending champions.
It turns very crucial for the team to perform well and also to live upto the high expectations of the fans as well as the players. Defending champions did not have the finest of starts to the season, though, as they have already lost two matches in the tournament.
“To be a defending champion and to return to the tournament as a champion. There are many things. The media also focuses more on you and your team. So, everyone’s eyes are on us. Just like we did last season. So, obviously, there is pressure. As a defending champion, you have to play very clearly,” Naib added.
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