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"Won't make 200 without Rohit, Kohli": Kaif scathingly critics IND while lauding GOATs

Soumyajit Dutta

Virat, Rohit and Mohammad Kaif [Source: @theretroguy/X.com]Virat, Rohit and Mohammad Kaif [Source: @theretroguy/X.com]

In the Ranchi ODI against South Africa, India set a challenging target of 349 runs, powered by a brilliant partnership from Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. After an early wicket, the pair aggressively added 136 runs from just 109 deliveries, lifting India to a strong position. 

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif shared his views on the role of the two greats and how their impact brings in a truckload of motivation in the team.

Kaif vouches for Rohit-Kohli's value in Indian team

Mohammed Kaif emphasised the critical role of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli duo, stating that without them, India might have faced defeat. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Kaif mentioned that the duo are solely responsible for India's win.

"No, absolutely not and you will lose the match if Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma get out. Then you won’t score that many runs. First thing is, if you don’t make 300, 350 then this South African team will beat you. So I feel there is a direct connection between this win and Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. You are talking about youngsters, bringing youngsters in. They won’t even make two hundred. So, in the end, you had to go back to Kohli and Rohit to save you," Kaif said.

Kaif says India's star duo can still play enough

Kaif also compared this partnership to their earlier stand in Sydney against Australia, highlighting their lasting value to the team and how their ageing doesn't matter as of now with the Indian team still under transition led by Shubman Gill.

"Virat Kohli hit a century and the straight connection of this win is the runs coming from his bat. He hit seven sixes and Rohit Sharma got three. They made a partnership, the same work they did in Sydney before this series. And the condition of the Indian team was very bad. After losing the Test series you got a breath of relief. Our old is still gold. They are getting old; Kohli is 37, Rohit is 38 their need was there in this match. If they hadn’t scored runs, South Africa would have won this match very easily," Kaif concluded.

The Rohit-Kohli show will be once again on display after a couple of days as the Men in Blue are gearing up for their second ODI clash against the Proteas in Raipur on December 3.