The Champions Trophy is all set to start from February 19 and India will be playing their first match on February 20 against Bangladesh. But one focal point will be Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s retirement. Rohit Sharma who is already 37 and Virat Kohli 36 will be deciding whether to continue or hang their boots.
Recently India defeated England in three-match ODI series at home and Rohit Sharma came back to form with an incredible century in the 2nd ODI while Virat Kohli also showed his resilience with a solid fifty in the third ODI. The age of both the cricketers is catching up and all eyes will be on the duo as to what decision will they take,
Kapil Dev Opines About The Duo
“Hopefully they know when the right time to play is,” India’s 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev said.
“When they think it is not, they will call it off.” as quoted by AFP
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Sanjay Manjrekar On Kohli And Rohit’s Future
“He wanted a big hundred and he finally got it,” Manjrekar told ESPNcricinfo.
“Whether he can hit a few more… we will have to wait. I am not confident.”
Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli In ODIs
Virat Kohli in ODIs: Kohli has played 297 ODI matches in which he has scored 13,963 runs which includes 50 centuries and 73 half-centuries.
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Rohit Sharma in ODIs: Rohit has played 268 matches in which he has scored 10,988 runs which includes 32 centuries and 57 half-centuries.
