'How Long is Rohit Sharma Going To Play?' Ex-Pakistani Pacer's Brutal Remarks On Rohit And Virat Kohli
It will be Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam once again soon. (Twitter)
Former Pakistani fast bowler Aaqib Javed believes that Pakistan stands a strong chance of defeating their arch-rivals India in the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023. Javed's optimism is rooted in the notion that several players within the Indian team could potentially be participating in their last World Cup.
"Many times you head into World Cup thinking this might be the last for a couple of players. This time I feel it is happening to India. When stars become larger than life, it becomes difficult for team management to make decisions. That is why, by looking and comparing all the departments, Pakistan have a very good chance this time," Aaqib Javed said during an interview.
Pakistan is yet to secure a victory against the Indian side in the 50-over World Cup, as the Indian team holds a dominant record of 7 wins out of 7 matches in this context.
When questioned about captain Rohit Sharma and former Indian captain Virat Kohli, the former Pakistani World Cup champion commented that although Sharma's tenure as captain might not extend for an extended period, Kohli hasn't displayed the same level of consistency as Babar Azam. He mentioned that Kohli's exceptional performances have been sporadic rather than continuous, unlike Babar's more sustained brilliance.
"How long is Rohit Sharma going to play? About Kohli, if you compare him with Babar, then he has one outstanding season and then there is a decline. He is a brilliant player but in patches. He is not as consistent as Babar. That is why I'm saying this is Pakistan's best chance to beat India again in a World Cup match."
After their encounter in the Asia Cup group stage, India and Pakistan are scheduled to compete in the 2023 ODI World Cup on October 14, taking place in Ahmedabad. There is a possibility that these two longstanding rivals could potentially meet once again in the knockout phases of both tournaments.
Many cricket analysts are anticipating a scenario where both teams advance to the World Cup semifinals, and some even speculate the possibility of them clashing in the final. It's worth-mentioning that their historical matchups have consistently drawn significant global attention due to the intense rivalry between the two nations.
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