Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to Get Dropped? Ex-Pakistan Cricketer's Comparison With Babar Azam

India vs New Zealand: Questions are being raised on Rohit Sharma , Virat Kohli 's spots in Test side after India's debacle versus New Zealand. Indian team which boasts of an enviable record at home in Test cricket was whitewashed by New Zealand on Sunday in Mumbai. Following debacle, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has compared Rohit and Kohli's situation to Babar Azam . former Pakistan captain was recently dropped from Test side following dismal show with bat. Will same happen with Rohit and Kohli, Basit recons it may. 

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‘Babar ke baad, Rohit aur Virat ki bhi wohi situation’

"Babar ke baad, Rohit aur Virat ki bhi wohi situation ho gayi hai, form kharab (after Babar, Rohit and Virat find mselves in same situation -- out of form)," said Basit.

"When Rohit missed two deliveries (on Sunday), struck on n on lower abdomen, he stepped out to hit a four. This shows that his feet aren't moving, form is t good. n he hit a four off a reverse-sweep," Basit analysed.

" Virat Kohli , out of touch, t in form at all. He needs to play domestic (cricket) before flying to Australia; Rohit also. Test-match pratice can't be seen (in ir batting)," said Basit.

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What Rohit Said…

"Something like this will be a very low point of my career and I take full responsibility for it," Rohit said at post-match press conference. He added that losing a Test series like this at home is t "easily digestible".

In a few days time, Indian team will take on Australia in much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India's chances of making a third consecutive World Test Championship final has taken a major hit following whitewash against NZ.