IndiaFinal 2-1 ODI series win South Africa sarraz Rohit Sharma and Virat KohliPersistent class in over 50 formats, still head coach Gautam GambhirThe post-match remarks caused unexpected controversy. A former Indian fruit Robin Uthappa Gambhir marveled at the clarity seen in the duo’s key roles, fueling debate over team dynamics ahead of the upcoming white-ball campaign. Rohit, who worked on 146 with two half-centuries, including 302 runs by Kohli, a double-century player, Rohit, 146 runs between anchors in Ranchi and Visakhapatnam.
Robin Uthappa Questions Gautam Gambhir’s Great Run of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
Uthappa highlighted the strangeness during a recent YouTube rant, when Gambhir’s press conference following the crucial third ODI in Visakhapatnam was lit with special praise for the big batsman despite the match’s set knaimes.
“What I found surprising is … I didn’t see Gautam giving credit to either Rohit or Virat. Here are a few guys who are out of their skins“Uthappa pointed out that his YouTube channel silenced the critics they generated, questioning Oni’s relevance.
India chased down 271 in the final with Rohit’s partnership of 75 and Kohli’s unbeaten 65 Jaishvi Jaiswalthe girl’s oi tone, while Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna each claimed four wickets to bundle South Africa out for 270.
This reaction echoes Gambhir’s earlier defenses during tougher phases, such as post-Test defeats, which emphasized waiting to recommend waiting after that lead. Gambhir highlighted the current focus on long-term preparation and long-term preparation with the 2027 ODI World Cup, along with the value of the veterans’ dressing room.
Read: Shahid Afridi Mocks Gautam Gambhir; Odi supports Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for World Cup 2027
Rating boost and future focus on Kohli and Rohit
The series took Kohli to second place ICC ODI Batting Ranking With 773, Rohit’s top score of 781 reflects his consistency in India’s innings. Rohit tops the order after a consistent series average of 48.67, Kohli’s average of 151, 3 with four wickets lost in 2021 is level at 1-1.
Gambhir’s measured response prioritized team evolution over individual spoliations in leading roles for the coming seasons. Uthappa’s criticism Spotlights, Indian eyes T20IS or tension in a period of tension against the integration of youth subject to the bleaching reverse of the test.
Read: When will Sharma and Virat Kohli Rohn play their next match for Team India?
