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Irfan Pathan Criticizes Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Over Poor ODI Form

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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, two of India's most experienced cricketers, were called out by former player Irfan Pathan for their disappointing performances in the first ODI against Australia. Pathan attributed their struggles to a lack of game time, highlighting the importance of following proper processes, even for top players. He praised Rishabh Pant, who has been playing for India A before returning to international cricket, as an example of how to maintain match fitness and normal fitness.

Key Takeaways:

  • Irfan Pathan criticized Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their poor performance in the first ODI against Australia, attributing it to a lack of game time.
  • The duo missed significant cricket action, including a five-Test series in England, the T20I Asia Cup, and a home series against West Indies, with their only competitive cricket being the IPL from April to June.
  • Pathan emphasized the importance of following proper processes, even for top players, and praised Rishabh Pant for choosing to play for India A before returning to international cricket.
  • Pathan noted that while Rohit and Virat would not be judged solely on individual performances due to their impressive ODI records, the process of match preparation remains crucial.
  • He highlighted the difference between match fitness and normal fitness, citing Rishabh Pant as an example of someone who is taking the right approach by playing for India A before returning to international cricket.

Statistics:

  • Rohit Sharma scored 8 runs in the first ODI against Australia.
  • Virat Kohli scored 0 runs in the first ODI against Australia.
  • The duo missed a total of 7 months of competitive cricket, including the five-Test series in England, the T20I Asia Cup, and the two-Test home series against West Indies.
  • 60 days - This is the duration of the IPL from April to June, which was the only competitive cricket played by Rohit and Virat during their break.
  • 5 - This is the number of Test matches in the England tour that Rohit and Virat did not play.
  • 20 - This is the number of T20I matches in the Asia Cup that Rohit and Virat did not play.

Sources:

  • TOI Sports Desk on YouTube
  • Irfan Pathan's YouTube channel
  • Times Content Timesofindia.com
  • English cricket tour to India
  • West Indies vs India, 2 Test match series
  • ICC T20 Asia Cup
  • 2022 Indian Premier League

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