Indian chief selector Chetan Sharma has rubbished all the rumors of an alleged rift between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, claiming that the batting duo share good understanding and planning.
Things are fine between Rohit and Virat, rumors of rift are sad: Chetan Sharma (AFP photo)
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- There have been reports of a rift between Rohit and Virat for some time now.
- Indian chief selector shares great understanding and planning of two cricketers
- Injured Rohit Sharma has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against South Africa
Ever since India’s semi-final exit in the 2019 ICC World Cup, reports of an alleged rift between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been making headlines. But, speculation reached its all-time high in the last few months.
Kohli’s dismissal as limited overs captain triggered a bizarre turn of events in Indian cricket, indicating that all is not really well in the team. There were also popular claims that two cricket stars were unwilling to play under each other for India.
However, all those speculations have been put to rest. India’s chief selector Chetan Sharma Those who claim that things are absolutely fine between the two cricketers. Sharma rubbished the rumors during a virtual press conference to announce India’s ODI squad for South Africa.
Asked if the BCCI plans to drop Kohli and Rohit, Chetan said: “But about what? Things are all right. That’s why I was saying don’t go by speculation. We are all cricketers first.” And there are selectors. Later. There is nothing between them”.
‘I read reports of cleavage and laughter’
“Sometimes I read reports about them and laugh. I’m telling you they have such great plans about the future. Things are great. If you were in my place, you would have fun watching that.” How are these people working together. Team and family and one unit. It’s really sad when people make things like this. So please, leave controversies behind in 2021. Let’s talk them about the best team How to make
The chief selector also clarified on Kohli’s claim that he had no prior notice to step down from the ODI captaincy. “We wanted to announce it then because we didn’t want to bother him in the middle of the (Test) series (in South Africa). We gave time to Virat and Rohit to process it and get it into our system. revealed.
Opener KL Rahul will lead the Indian brigade along with Jasprit Bumrah against South Africa in the three-match ODI series starting January 19. Rohit, who was earlier ruled out of the Test series due to injury, will also miss the ODIs against the Proteas.
After taking a 1-0 lead on the back of a historic win at Centurion, the Kohli-led India will now gear up for the second Test against South Africa in Johannesburg which starts on January 3.
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