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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are two stalwarts of Indian cricket, renowned for their exceptional batting prowess and leadership skills. Kohli, often regarded as one of the finest modern-day batters, has consistently delivered outstanding performances across all formats of the game. His aggressive style and ability to chase down challenging targets make him a reliable anchor in the Indian batting lineup.
Rohit, on the other hand, is celebrated for his elegant stroke play and remarkable ability to score big hundreds, especially in the limited-overs formats. Known as the ‘Hitman’, Rohit has the unique distinction of holding multiple double centuries in One Day Internationals (ODIs), showcasing his ability to dominate opposition bowling attacks.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma pivotal in India’s journey to the CWC 2023 final
In the current ODI World Cup 2023, both senior Indian superstars, Rohit and Kohli, are captivating audiences with their camaraderie and stellar batting performances. While Rohit is ensuring flying starts, Kohli adeptly anchoring the team, playing pivotal roles in India’s journey to the tournament final.
With the cricketing world pondering the post-Kohli and Rohit era, attention turns to the next generation as who will inherit the legacy of the superstar duo? Wasim Akram, the former Pakistan fast bowler and cricket legend, has designated a young talent as the future star of Indian cricket.
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Wasim Akram names India’s future star
Akram, commenting on Rohit ‘s impactful starts, emphasized the significance of Shubman Gill‘s contribution, citing the latter’s remarkable batting. Akram expressed admiration for Gill’s consistency and confidently declared him as the future of the Indian cricket team post the Kohli-Rohit era.
“The kind of start he (Rohit Sharma) provides is what we have been speaking about. He batted a strike rate of 162 and piled up 82 in 10 overs, that was the stepping stone. Look at the shots he played. The pressure certainly mounts on the opposition. And Gill played amazingly well. How good a player he is. He has been consistent and he is the future of the Indian team after Rohit and Virat. They are still at their peak, no doubt,” said Akram on A Sports.
