Harbhajan Singh strongly defends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohliin place 2027 Audi World CupCriticizing critics without significant achievements questioning the future of Indian cricket legends. The former India spinner expressed his admiration for the duo’s consistent performances and leadership, stressing that both players remain crucial to India’s ODI plans and set an example for the younger generation. Despite their advanced age with Rohit at 38, Harbhajan at 37, Harbhajan expects them to continue until the World Cup in South Africa, hailing their recent form and contribution to the team.
Harbhajan Singh’s strong support for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli
Speaking to the media on the sidelines of ILT20, the futures of Harbhajan, Rohn and Virat highlighted the unfortunate situation in which cricket is influenced by individuals who have not reached comparable milestones. He highlighted the achievements of Rohit and Kohli and his own experience as a player to emphasize the importance of continuing the legends that continue.
“It’s beyond my understanding. I can’t answer because I’m a player myself and what I’ve seen has happened to me. It’s happened to me a lot. It’s a shame we don’t talk about it or have a discussion about it.” Harbhajan said.
Both players have retired from the Test and T20 formats but have remained active in Odis, with Kohli posting back-to-back centuries in the recent home series against South Africa and Rohit, a locksmith, posting back-to-back highs of 121. Harbhajan hailed them as role models and exemplifying the qualities required for their position in the Indian cricket establishment to not be openly questioned.
“I am very happy to see a player like Virat Kohli still going strong. It’s a bit unfortunate that these people have decided on their futureHarbhajan added.
Harbhajan, concerns about pitch quality and future of Indian cricket
Apart from endorsing the veterans, Harbhajan expressed his concern over the quality of cricket pitches in India, which are overly bowler-friendly and emphasize undermining disadvantaged batters. He criticized the trend of developing spinners with the new ball, but also with the new ball, arguing that such surfaces improved the development of both trends and bowlers, especially spinners.
Harbhajan has urged the Cricket Board and ground authorities to adhere to more balanced pitches that offer a fair challenge to both the batting and bowling units, with the Indian batsmen finding more opportunities to build innings. He also highlighted the impact of T20 cricket on players’ patience and highlighted the need for longer format training to improve India’s competitiveness in international cricket.
Harbhajan closed by acknowledging the continued success ILT20 League in Uaeextolling its role in expanding cricket’s footprint in the region and providing opportunities for neighboring countries to compete with international stars.
“They don’t allow us to give our batsmen much to start their runs. It’s the pitches that have been built in the last 10-12 years that are very bowler-friendly. I feel it’s not the right thing to do. Our team is so strong and we’ve played well in England. We’ll win even if we play for five days. Why do you play two-and-a-half days of Test cricket?” Harbhajan closed.
