Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, two of the most experienced Indian cricketers, made their comebacks to T20 Internationals (T20Is) just a few months before the T20 World Cup kicks off. Their plans were enhanced by India’s appearance in the final, their third appearance in a World Cup final.
Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag has said a ‘huge call’ would have been taken concerning the future of interesting due of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. He said that one of them may skip T20I cricket because of limited-overs cricket if conditions remain the same.
India Leads To The Final
India played superbly in the T20 World Cup, pummeling England by 68 runs in their semi-final. India batted first on a tricky pitch and posted 171/7 in the match before bundling England out for only 103 runs. South Africa faces India in the final as they look to break an 11-year ICC title drought with this all-around display, setting up a tantalizing climax. For the first time, South Africa qualified for the final.
India had come close to winning one of these ICC titles. The team went on an unbeaten run to the final, only to record a massive defeat against Australia in Ahmedabad. It was a defeat that left its mark on the team, more so than captain Rohit Sharma, who now seeks victory by making India champion in Saturday’s T20 World Cup final against South Africa.
Former Indian Opener: Virender Sehwag’s Perspective
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli last played a T20I for India in the World Cup, with both coming out of the break only available during their bilateral series against Afghanistan earlier this year. They chose to return because they wanted an ICC trophy.
Every player in his last few days has a World Cup, so it could be his last, and he should end as a memorable person. That motivation to play in the T20 World Cup grew from regret over missing out at the T20I World Cup.
Had that win been in the ODI World Cup last year, one of those two would have missed this tournament today. They didn’t win, so they still have the hunger to bring it home for their team and fans.
Future Of Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli
Virender Sehwag also mentioned that it might be the last time for both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to play in any kind of limited-overs World Cup. Should India clinch the T20 title on Saturday, this can be the T20 World Cup (where India wins the title).
Then, probably after that, they will say we aren’t playing another World Cup in one day, as Virender Sehwag guessed. He was quick to qualify that with some optimism by adding that if they are fit and performing, why not? They can play in another tournament.
While the future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in limited-overs cricket remains up in the air, their dedication to ending an ICC title drought for India has seen them make their way back into the T20I fold.
Fans, as well as cricket pundits all over the country and world, will be eager to see these legends gain one final swansong in their last ICC tournament, with India on course for a summit clash alongside South Africa.
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