Former Indian National Cricket Team batsman Sanjay Manjrekar has endorsed the great players of the modern era. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Will shine with the bat in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
According to Sanjay Manjrekar, the conditions Down Under will suit Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma better and it will be a relief to be away from the spin-friendly conditions.
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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have had a terrible run in the Test season at home
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli had their worst runs against Bangladesh National Cricket Team and New Zealand National Cricket Team in the last home test season.
The duo’s terrible performances have not affected the Indian National Cricket Team series The hosts easily won 2-0 against the Tigers. However, Kohli and Rohit not firing led to India’s downfall against the Kiwis.
India suffered an embarrassing 0-3 drubbing at the hands of the New Zealand National Cricket Team and reached a new low in the Test series as it was the first 0-3 sweep at home in the history of red ball cricket.
Kohli and Rohit did not feature in any Duleep Trophy matches before the matches against Bangladesh and New Zealand and the duo’s lack of preparation was evident. In the two Tests against Bangladesh, Rohit Sharma scored just 42 runs at an average of 10.50, while Virat Kohli scored 99 runs at an average of 33.00.
As the action progressed towards the three-match Test series against New Zealand, Rohit Sharma scored 91 runs at an average of 15.16 and Virat Kohli scored 93 runs at an average of 15.50.
It is a home away from home for them – Sanjay Manjrekar
Speaking ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 starting on November 22, Sanjay Manjrekar gave Australia a big warning.
He said Kohli and Rohit will feel “home away from home” in Australia as they are well-equipped to bowl pace on seamer-friendly surfaces.
“Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will think ‘it’s good’. We will be playing home away from home. They had a lot of trouble turning the pitch. Facing pace and bounce is not a problem for Rohit Sharma. If you have seen. Virat Kohli in South Africa looked like India’s best player away from home for them. ,” Manjrekar told Star Sports.
Talking about Rohit Sharma’s absence from the first Test, Sanjay Manjrekar said that the Indian skipper will face a huge scrutiny.
“Rohit Sharma won’t be at number one. It will be a bit of a break (from control) for him. The team will be a bit lighter because of his absence,” Manjrekar said.
Rohit Sharma will miss the first test due to personal reasons
Rohit Sharma is likely to miss the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth due to the birth of his second child with Ritika Sajde.
The Indian skipper has not gone to Australia with the Indian team and is currently in Mumbai with his family. However, Rohit has not removed himself from the game.
He was seen training hard in the nets in Mumbai to get ready for the matches in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. In his absence, jasprit bumrah Ready to lead the team against Australia.
