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This comes after Kohli secured the second spot within the newest ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings whereas Hitman remained on the high. Both gamers retired from T20I after India’s triumph within the 2024 T20 World Cup and Test cricket earlier this yr.
Afghanistan and Dubai Capitals pioneer all-rounder Gulbadin Naib hailed the Indian batting heavyweights Rohit Sharma and Virat and stated they need to play in all three formats for at the very least 4 years.
This comes after Kohli secured the second spot within the newest ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings whereas Hitman remained on the high. Both gamers retired from T20I after India’s triumph within the 2024 T20 World Cup and Test cricket earlier this yr.
While talking to ANI Naib, stated, “Both of them are very big players [Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli]. I can only say one thing. I won’t talk much about it. They should play in all three formats for at least four years.”
Kohli closed in on the highest spot as soon as once more following his very good current efforts for India within the three-match ODI sequence in opposition to South Africa. The 37-year-old was adjudged Player of the Series for his 302 runs throughout the three matches.
Rohit amassed 146 runs throughout the Proteas sequence to maintain on to his spot on the high of the rankings, with Kohli closing to inside eight score factors on the again of his unbeaten innings of 65 not out within the sequence finale in Visakhapatnam.
Rohit additionally turned the fourth Indian cricketer to full 20,000 runs in International cricket. The different three cricketers are Sachin Tendulkar (34,257 runs), Kohli (27,910 runs) and Rahul Dravid (24,064 runs) within the all-time worldwide charts. Rohit continued his nice run in ODIs at 38 throughout his facet’s third and last ODI in opposition to South Africa at Visakhapatnam.
Currently enjoying for the defending champions, Dubai Capitals, within the International League T20 (ILT20), Naib acknowledged the stress of being champions, noting that the media and followers have excessive expectations, making it essential for the group to carry out nicely and reside up to their title.
“To be a defending champion and to return to the tournament as a champion. There are many things. The media also focuses more on you and your team. So, everyone’s eyes are on us. Just like we did last season. So, obviously, there is pressure. As a defending champion, you have to play very clearly,” Naib added.
Defending champions, Capitals, have had a tough begin within the event; they’re at the moment fourth within the factors desk with just one win in three fixtures. The Capitals will next lock horns with Abu Dhabi Knight Riders on Saturday on the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Dubai.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by DNA workers and is revealed from ANI)
