Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has expressed his support for Indian batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, describing them as “great white-ball cricketers.” Kaif, speaking on his YouTube channel, emphasized the importance of the experienced duo in India’s campaign for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli: Legends of the Game
Kaif highlighted the stellar careers of Rohit and Kohli, who have been the backbone of Indian cricket for over a decade. Kohli, who debuted in 2008 against Sri Lanka, has amassed 13,906 runs in 295 ODIs at an impressive average of 58.18 and a strike rate of 93.54. Meanwhile, Rohit, who made his ODI debut in 2007 against Ireland. Has scored 10,866 runs in 265 matches at an average of 49.16 and a strike rate of 92.43.
Kaif acknowledged that both players are in their late 30s and nearing the twilight of their careers. However, he expressed confidence that they will have a significant impact in the Champions Trophy.
“You need Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Rohit is 37 years old, and Kohli is 36. They won’t be playing for a long time, so we need to back them. These are two great white-ball players. If they perform well, India will have a great chance to win the Champions Trophy in Dubai. Rohit provides a fast start, and Virat builds on that momentum,” Kaif said on his YouTube channel.
Champions Trophy 2025: India’s Campaign
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to be held from February 19 to March 9. Will be hosted under a hybrid model with matches played in Pakistan and the UAE. India’s matches will take place in Dubai.
The eight-team tournament will feature 15 ODIs, with India starting their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20. The highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash is scheduled for February 23. While India’s final league match will be against New Zealand on March 2.
Led by Rohit Sharma, the Indian team will aim to leverage the experience of senior players like Rohit and Kohli to navigate the challenges of the tournament and reclaim the Champions Trophy title.
Stay tuned for more updates as the Men in Blue gear up for this prestigious tournament.
