Former Indian player Harbhajan Singh is confident that seasoned Indian cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are still well-equipped to shine on the international stage. Singh asserts that both players possess the talent and skill necessary to maintain their high-performance levels. However, he emphasizes that the decision regarding their future in cricket should rest solely with Sharma and Kohli. They can continue making significant impacts in the sport, but it will ultimately be their personal choice to determine how they wish to navigate their careers moving forward.
Harbhajan Singh Talked About Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma:
Harbhajan Singh is confident that Virat Kohli, with his exceptional fitness, can comfortably endure the demands of international cricket for another five years. Meanwhile, he anticipates that Rohit Sharma, who captains both Test and ODI teams, has the potential to continue competing at a high level for at least a few more years. Singh believes that both players have the resilience and skill needed to sustain their careers in the sport for the foreseeable future.
He said, “ Rohit can easily play for two more years. You never know with Virat Kohli’s fitness, you can see him competing for five years. He is probably the fittest guy in the team. You ask any 19-year-old competing with Virat (on fitness). Virat will beat him. He is that fit. I believe Virat and Rohit have a lot of cricket left in them and it is entirely up to them. If they are fit enough, they are performing and the team is winning, they should continue to play. As simple as that.”
Harbhajan Singh asserts that Test cricket is a format where the presence of both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli is essential. He emphasizes that their experience and skill are invaluable to the team in the longest format of the game. According to Singh, their contributions are crucial for maintaining the team’s performance and stability, highlighting the significant role they play in the success of Test cricket.
He added, “ Red ball cricket, you really need these two guys to play a little bit more than what people are asking. You need experience in all formats whether its limited overs cricket and Test cricket. You need experienced cricketers to nurture the talent that is coming up. Selectors need to see, that if someone is not performing well, they should be dropped. Whether they are senior player or juniors. But as long as everyone is fit, they should be able to get selected in the team.”
He also said, “ And if they are not contributing in any manner, whether its fitness or number of runs, then the time has come. They should be making way for the youngsters. At the end of the day, it’s an individual decision and selectors are there to watch these steps as to who are capable to perform at what age. Obviously, they are considering all those factors before picking them.”
Harbhajan Singh recognizes that younger players often exhibit a stronger drive and passion compared to their senior counterparts. This increased hunger stems from their desire to establish themselves in the sport and make a mark in their careers. Their ongoing quest for recognition and success fuels their intensity and determination, distinguishing them from the more seasoned players who have already achieved significant milestones.
He further said, “ I always believe that youngsters have much more hunger than the seniors. If you play for 15 years your hunger a little bit comes down. Great to see Riyan Parag getting the opportunities and the way Yashasvi Jaiswal is coming up and Shubman Gill is playing.”
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