The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 ended with Australia winner, taking a 3–1 series victory India in a five-match contest. The series was highly anticipated, especially for India as it was a high stakes as they needed a strong performance to place in India. World Test Championship 2023-25 final. But despite the excitement, India’s senior players, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharmathey faced criticism for their unusual performances.
Sanjay Manjrekar suggests radical moves for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
After the series, the former Indian cricketer turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar criticized the selection committee, urging them to take decisive action on the future of senior players like Rohit and Kohli. India’s next Test assignment is a tough five matches series against England then in June 2025 Champions Cup 2025questions arise about the preparation of these experienced players.
Manjrekar said the upcoming series in England will be tough for Virat because of the swinging balls outside the off-stump, citing his batting weakness throughout the series against Australia. and also added that if both Virat and Rohit want to continue playing and the selectors support them, they should play county cricket to prove their readiness, he emphasized that retirement is a personal decision and dropping players is the responsibility of the selectors.
“The next series will not be easy for Virat like in England, it will be more or less the same. There will be balls swinging off the stump. But if both Rohit and Virat intend to continue and the selectors want to back them, I would like to see both of them play county cricket and convince people that they are ready for the big challenge. Retirement is up to the individual, leaving people out is up to voters“, Manjrekar said while talking to Star Sports.
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Underperforming stars: Kohli and Rohit fail to deliver
Kohli and Rohit were expected to lead the charge in this crucial series, especially with India’s bid to qualify for the ICC World Test Championship 2025 final. Kohli’s century in the first Test in Perth gave Indian fans hope as he seemed to have regained some form. But after that, his performance declined sharply. In the remaining four matches, Kohli managed just 85 runs, amassing a total of 190 runs in the series, far from his usual standards. Similarly, Rohit’s performance was poor. The fact that the Indian captain played just three matches, scoring a paltry 31 runs, added to the frustration of fans and analysts alike.
