Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who have not played much T20 cricket since the 2022 edition, are scheduled to fly to the United States and the Caribbean for the ICC showpiece. Former Indian cricket team player Navjot Singh Sidhu, who is ready to return to the commentary box after a decade with the IPL, has an unusual perspective on the duo’s involvement in the 2024 T20 World Cup.
“They will be needed there. These are giants of cricketing world. Form is like the morning dew, it can elude you but class of these people has stamp of authority.
“I would rate Kohli as the greatest Indian batsmen for the simple reason, his fitness, he is getting fitter with age like old wine does. Technically very sound and he has the uncanny knack of adapting to all three formats, same goes for Rohit,” Sidhu explained in his inimitable style.
“Both are quality players. I am not sure about Rohit’s fitness levels. With age you tend to slow down, your reflexes tend to go. Sehwag with those glasses, his reflexes were not the same, I saw it in the IPL.”
Sidhu keenly followed India’s ODI World Cup campaign last year, as the hosts finished second despite being the only unbeaten team in the group stages. The last loss extended their lengthy wait for a world crown, but Sidhu isn’t worried.
“In the recent World Cup they were playing very well, they just had one bad game, one bad game cannot asses the fortunes of a team. I see the Indian team ruling the roost for a long time because the system that breeds cricketers is very congenial and conducive.
“In my time, people would carry on despite bad form because there were no replacements. Now, Hardik Pandya is replacing the Indian captain as captain at Mumbai Indians because he has performed so well.
“Not that it is derogatory to Rohit but it is just a thought process. The old order must change yielding place to the new,” said Sidhu.
There are several contenders for the wicket-keeper batter’s spot in the World Cup roster, including Ishan Kishan, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, and KL Rahul.
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