Questions raised on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli

In the fourth Test match played in Melbourne, Australia defeated India by 184 runs and took a 2-1 lead in the five-match Test series. With this defeat, questions are being raised on the performance of the Indian team, especially regarding the form of captain Rohit Sharma and star batsman Virat Kohli. The performance of both the batsmen has been disappointing in this series.

What did Sanjay Manjrekar say on the comparison between Rohit and Virat?

Former Team India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar gave his opinion on the comparison of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as Test batsmen.

• Sanjay’s statement:
  Manjrekar said,
  “It is wrong to compare Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as Test batsmen. Virat Kohli is a great Test batsman, while Rohit Sharma is a good Test batsman.”
• Virat’s superiority:
  “Virat Kohli should be given more opportunities in Test cricket. The level of performance he has shown in Test cricket is far above Rohit Sharma.”

Poor form of Rohit and Virat

In the year 2024, the performance of both the batsmen in Test cricket has been below average.

1. Rohit Sharma:
   • Rohit’s footwork looked very weak in the Melbourne Test.
   • The Australian bowlers capitalized on his weaknesses and dismissed him early.
2. Virat Kohli:
   • Virat was seen continuously losing his wicket while trying to play shots on the balls going outside the stumps.
   • His bat has become silent after his century in the second innings of Perth Test.

Could this be Rohit Sharma’s last Test series?

After the Melbourne Test, there is talk that this Australia tour could be the last tour of Rohit Sharma’s Test career.

• Rohit’s absence in Perth Test:
  India won the Perth Test, in which Rohit Sharma did not play.
• Virat’s contribution:
  Virat Kohli had strengthened the team by scoring a century in Perth, but after that he too could not show consistency.

Expert opinion and criticism

Many experts have given sharp reaction on the performance of Team India.

1. Questions on captaincy:
   • Critics have raised questions about Rohit Sharma’s captaincy.
   • There is a need for improvement in strategies and field placement.
2. Responsibility of the batsmen:
   • Sanjay Manjrekar said that at this time the team expects better performance from its key batsmen.

the way forward

Team India is now busy preparing for the fifth and final Test, which will start from January 3. This Test will not only decide the series but will also decide whether Rohit and Virat will retain their places in the Test team or not.