David Warner Questions Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Form Ahead Of BGT 2024-25

Rohit, Kohli under fire ahead of the BGT 2024 [Source: PTI]

The two greats of Indian cricket, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been going through a big slump in Test cricket at the moment. The duo turned into walking wickets for the New Zealand side in the recently concluded Test series as the Kiwis inflicted a 3-0 whitewash.

Barring one fifty, both Rohit and Kohli failed in the remaining five innings as India lost all the matches at home and it has put the two greats under a microscope. With the much anticipated Border-Gavaskar Series coming up against Australia, questions have been raised regarding their place in the side.

Many experts believe that the Australia tour could be the last dance for the deadly duo in red-ball cricket as India eye a rebuild from the next WTC cycle onwards. However, former Aussie star, David Warner has a different take on it.

Warner believes that 'age is just a number' for both Rohit and Kohli and the duo will hold the key to India's success, Down Under.

"Age is just a number; they are at the backend. It's the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Their attitude, if it's on, they are two guys who are hard to stop. It's going to be a big summer for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma," Warner said on Fox Sports.

Rohit-Kohli's disastrous home series Vs New Zealand

Rohit, Virat's performance is directly proportional to India's success. In the recently concluded series Vs New Zealand, Rohit Sharma could only score 91 runs at an average of 15.16, with just a solitary fifty-plus score.

Similarly, Kohli was marginally ahead with 93 runs, at an average of 15.50, with the highest score of 70. Even against the Bangladesh side, the duo looked vulnerable and were troubled by young pacer, Hasan Mahmud.

Both the batters had different issues in the series against the Kiwis. While Rohit was constantly being troubled by Matt Henry, Kohli had his fair share of issues with the spinners as he failed to read their lines and lengths.

For India's success, Down Under, India need both the players to be at their absolute best against a hostile Aussie bowling attack.

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