Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir praised Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for their significant contributions to Indian cricket. Their T20I careers ended on a high note with a World Cup victory, creating a poetic conclusion to their time in the shortest format. Despite their T20I retirements, Gambhir remains optimistic about their continued impact in Test and ODI cricket.
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“They have retired with the World Cup win, and probably better than any script that was written. Both players are great. They have done a lot for Indian cricket, and I congratulate them and wish them all the best,” Gambhir told PTI.
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Gambhir highlighted that both Kohli and Sharma will still play crucial roles in Indian cricket in the Test and ODI formats.
“They are going to play two more formats – Test cricket and ODI cricket. I am sure they are going to keep contributing to the country and the team,” he added.
Former India pacer-turned-commentator Atul Wassan recognized the timing of Kohli and Sharma’s retirements, stressing the importance of grooming the next generation of players. Wassan further explained how this decision benefits the team.
“The team needs to focus on preparing for the next World Cup. They may be great players, but if they linger, it won’t benefit the team. We need to pave the way for youngsters and groom them for the upcoming World Cup,” Wassan told PTI.
“I knew he (Virat Kohli) was going to retire. Age is catching up. We’ll see them playing Test cricket and ODIs. T20 requires specialists. I believe it’s time for India to move forward from here. Once we’ve won the cup, it’s best to progress further,” he added.
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