Published 19:05 IST, November 5th 2024
'Might Just Be Over': Former England Captain Claims Australia Tour Could Be Last For Virat & Rohit
Former England captain has expressed concern around the form of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as he believes the Border Gavaskar Trophy could be their last.
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Indian cricket legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are receiving major criticism after ir woeful performance with bat in India's embarrassing 3-0 series defeat to New Zealand. This marked first time India were clean swept in a three match Test series at home.
timing of this loss couldn't have been worse as India is set to travel to Australia, for Border Gavaskar Trophy starting later this month. Ahead of tour against Australia, former England captain fears worst for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as he believes y won't be able to regain ir form.
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End of road for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
re's a lot of scrutiny surrounding future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Indian Test side as ir performance in Border Gavaskar Trophy will decide ir fates.
Amidst storm of criticism, former England captain Michael Vaughan believes that if India stand any chance of beating Australia in series n Virat and Rohit will have to be at ir best.
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“ one thing, that India are gonna require to win here in India is Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli getting big runs and getting back to ir best,” said Michael Vaughan to Fox News.
However, Vaughan isn't confident that star duo will be able turn to ir fortunes around down under.
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“I hope y do, I fear y won't. I fear that y might just be over edge and when you face an Australia attack that is up re with greatest that have ever played game in ir own backyard, you've got to arrive here with solid technique and you've got to arrive with amazing mentality. I hope y get it right in next few weeks,” said Michael Vaughan.
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Michael Vaughan on Virat Kohli's struggles
Michael Vaughan explained that re's a real concern around form of Virat Kohli going into Border Gavaskar Trophy.
“India and way that y play here in Australia, I mean last series y won, y had Virat Kohli to chase down that target in Gabba. Australia hadn't lost a Test match at Gabba in 32 years, but I will say re's a real concern around Virat Kohli. That full toss that he missed to Mitchell Santner, that's t Virat Kohli…you're looking at a player that's just fighting at minute,” said Michael Vaughan.
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first test between India and Australia will start from vember 22nd at WACA stadium in Perth.
19:05 IST, November 5th 2024